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You’re dun, mate: Brazil fire coach Dunga after Copa America flop

Brazilian is fired from his post two days after his side fails to get past the group stages of the Centenary tournament

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Dunga was fired after failing to steer Brazil out of the group stages of the Copa America. Photo: EPA
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Brazil fired Dunga as coach on Tuesday, the national football confederation said, two days after his side failed to get past the group stages of the Centenary Copa America.

The Brazilians drew 0-0 with Ecuador and beat Haiti 7-1 but were beaten 1-0 by Peru to exit the competition at the group stages for the first time since 1987.

Dunga, who was in his second spell as Brazil coach, was fired after a meeting at the CBF in Rio de Janeiro.

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“The Brazilian Football Confederation decided this Tuesday to dissolve the technical commission of the Brazilian national team,” the CBF said in a short statement.
Brazil were beaten 1-0 by Peru in their final group game, a result which saw them fail to advance. Photo: AP
Brazil were beaten 1-0 by Peru in their final group game, a result which saw them fail to advance. Photo: AP

“National teams coordinator Gilmar Rinaldi, coach Dunga and their entire team will leave their posts.”

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“The CBF has began the process of choosing a new technical commission for the Brazilian team.”

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