Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), April 18 (Ians) Argentinian manager Jorge Sampaoli said that he gave up the chance to remain in Europe to take charge of Flamengo.
Sampaoli on Monday made the revelation during his first press conference since being named Flamengo’s new head coach on Friday.
“This was my Plan A, ahead of any proposal in Europe. I’ve decided to come here and I’m grateful for the opportunity,” the 63-year-old said.
Sampaoli replaces Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira, who was sacked last week after less than four months in the role. His first match in charge will be a home Copa Libertadores clash against Chile’s Nublense on Wednesday, a Xinhua report said.
“We don’t have much time so any changes have to be quick and precise,” Sampaoli said.
“I will decide who can play on Wednesday and who cannot,” he added, alluding to the battle between...
Sampaoli on Monday made the revelation during his first press conference since being named Flamengo’s new head coach on Friday.
“This was my Plan A, ahead of any proposal in Europe. I’ve decided to come here and I’m grateful for the opportunity,” the 63-year-old said.
Sampaoli replaces Portuguese coach Vitor Pereira, who was sacked last week after less than four months in the role. His first match in charge will be a home Copa Libertadores clash against Chile’s Nublense on Wednesday, a Xinhua report said.
“We don’t have much time so any changes have to be quick and precise,” Sampaoli said.
“I will decide who can play on Wednesday and who cannot,” he added, alluding to the battle between...
- 4/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Nov 3 (Ians) South American champions Flamengo will be playing to win when they participate in the next FIFA Club World Cup, according to talismanic striker Gabriel Barbosa.
Flamengo secured a berth in the tournament, likely to be staged early next year, by beating Brazilian rivals Athletico Paranaense 1-0 in the Copa Libertadores final at Guayaquil’s Monumental stadium recently.
Dorival Junior’s men will be favourites to advance to the final, which is almost certain to be against European champions Real Madrid. It will provide a chance for the Rio de Janeiro outfit to seek redemption for their 1-0 loss to Liverpool in 2019 final, reports Xinhua.
“Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world, with the most Champions League titles and an incredible history,” Barbosa said. “We already had the opportunity to play a club World Cup final against Liverpool and we competed well. You...
Flamengo secured a berth in the tournament, likely to be staged early next year, by beating Brazilian rivals Athletico Paranaense 1-0 in the Copa Libertadores final at Guayaquil’s Monumental stadium recently.
Dorival Junior’s men will be favourites to advance to the final, which is almost certain to be against European champions Real Madrid. It will provide a chance for the Rio de Janeiro outfit to seek redemption for their 1-0 loss to Liverpool in 2019 final, reports Xinhua.
“Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world, with the most Champions League titles and an incredible history,” Barbosa said. “We already had the opportunity to play a club World Cup final against Liverpool and we competed well. You...
- 11/3/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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