Felipe Scolari seems set to turn into the nationwide coach of Mexico forward of the 2026 World Cup.
Scolari is thus anticipated to be offered as the brand new Mexican nationwide coach quickly. 75-year-old Scolari just lately went his separate methods with the highest Brazilian membership Atletico MG. Now the seasoned Brazilian seems set to proceed his profession in Mexico as a nationwide coach.
In keeping with the media , the 2 events are near reaching an settlement.
The previous coach for Brazil and Portugal, returned to the sidelines final yr to guide Atletico Mineiro. Regardless of saying his retirement from teaching in November 2020, the seasoned supervisor penned an 18-month cope with the Brazilian facet.
Not lengthy after Athletico Paranaense broke the information that Scolari was resigning as technical director, the Galo revealed that they had signed the 2002 World Cup-winning coach.
Whereas Scolari was in cost, Athletico Paranaense made all of it the way in which to the Copa Libertadores remaining, the place they misplaced to Flamengo. He claimed to have achieved all of his targets whereas working on the membership from Might by November 2022.
How has Luiz Felipe Scolari fared in managerial profession?
As with many Brazilian soccer gamers, Scolari received his begin on the sector as a participant. His actual affect, however, got here from his time spent managing. His managing profession introduced him rather more fame than his enjoying profession, which largely included the decrease ranges of Brazil.
Within the late ’80s and early ’90s, Scolari began to be seen for his teaching expertise, and that’s when his administration profession actually took off. He rose to fame after profitable many home championships with Grêmio and Palmeiras, two Brazilian groups. He turned often known as “Felipão,” or “Large Phil” in English. That’s due to his towering stature and dominant presence on the sidelines whereas at Gremio.
Scolari made an eternal impression, nonetheless, on the worldwide stage. He gained Brazil’s sixth FIFA World Cup in 2002 because the staff’s coach. Beneath his path, Brazil’s nationwide staff performed an exciting model of aggressive soccer that captivated followers across the globe. On account of Scolari’s tactical acumen and management expertise, the Selecao had been in a position to defeat Germany within the remaining and declare the prize.
As soon as Scolari and Brazil gained the World Cup, he moved on to handle elite golf equipment in Europe, together with Chelsea of the Premier League. He made an affect together with his magnetic character and tactical acumen.
Scolari took cost of Brazil’s nationwide staff once more in 2012. Sadly, his second spell got here to a disappointing finish. Brazil misplaced to Germany within the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup, a 7-1 defeat that shocked the world.
Lozano to depart Mexico?
Many have begun to doubt the Mexican gamers’ angle within the wake of their dismal displaying on the World Cup in Qatar below head coach Gerardo Martino. There have been additionally the staff’s regional troubles throughout Diego Cocca’s transient stint.
Final August, Jaime Lozano was formally named Mexico’s head coach. After that, he guided El Tri to victory in opposition to Panama in final summer time’s Gold Cup. That received him the everlasting place.
Photograph credit: IMAGO / Fotoarena : IMAGO / Agencia-MexSport
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