Brazil sacks coach Dorival Junior after Argentina’s humiliation

Dorival Junior was sacked as Brazil coach on Friday, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football announced.

“Dorival Junior is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team. The management thanks him and wishes him success for the rest of his career,” the CBF said in a statement.

Dorival, 62, had only been in charge since January 2024, succeeding…