Ex-Botafogo Boss Paiva Reflects on Abrupt Sacking After Club World Cup
RG spoke to Renato Paiva about his experiences, including being sacked by Botafogo after beating PSG, in an exclusive interview.
The past few years have seen a significant shift in South American football, with Brazilian teams winning six consecutive Copa Libertadores titles.
- Brazilian teams have dominated the competition, with four of the last five finals being all-Brazilian clashes.
- The influx of Portuguese coaches, such as Jorge Jesus, has contributed to this success.
One of the biggest reasons behind the Brasileirão’s dominance is the recent influx of Portuguese coaches.
Jorge Jesus paved the way for Portuguese managers with his successful year in charge of Flamengo, winning the 2019 Brasileirão title and their first Libertadores trophy in 38 years.
Author's summary: Renato Paiva shares his story.