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30-06-2025
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Botafogo coach has to go two days after Club World Cup exit
Palmeiras' Paulinho (2nd R) scores his side's first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup match between Palmeiras and Botafogo at Lincoln Financial Field. Jonathan Moscrop/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa Brazilian football champions Botafogo said on Monday they have parted ways with coach Renato Peiva, two days after their Club World Cup last 16 exit against domestic rivals Palmeiras. Paiva, 55, was in charge for only four months and is the second coach of the Rio de Janeiro club to go this year, the first being Carlos Leiria. Advertisement Botafogo won the Brazilian championship as well as South America's Copa Libertadores last year under Artur Jorge, who however then left for Qatar club Al-Rayyan. They are now eighth in the domestic league, and lost 1-0 in extra time against Palmeiras on Saturday to exit the Club World Cup in the United States. There they had earlier managed a stunning 1-0 group stage triumph against Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain. Botafogo metioned this "historic victory" in their statement on X as they thanked Paiva for his service. A new coach is yet to be announced.
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30-06-2025
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⚠️ After World Cup exit, Botafogo sack Renato Paiva
Renato Paiva is no longer the coach of Botafogo. The club announced the dismissal of the 55-year-old Portuguese coach early Monday morning (30). The decision was made after the elimination of Glorioso in the FIFA Club World Cup by Palmeiras last Saturday (28). Advertisement He leaves the club after 23 games, with 12 wins, three draws, and eight losses. A 56.52% success rate. Paiva was officially announced by Botafogo on February 27 (on the night of the Recopa Sudamericana vice-championship) after several rejections and a long search for Artur Jorge's replacement. His debut was precisely against Palmeiras, in a 0-0 draw in the inaugural round of the Brazilian Championship, on March 30. Glorioso started poorly in the Libertadores, with two defeats in the first three rounds, but reacted to qualify for the round of 16. After a poor start in the Brazilian Championship as well, Botafogo recovered before the World Cup. It is currently in eighth place. Advertisement Alvinegro also advanced in the Copa do Brasil by eliminating Capital, a team from Series D, after a rout at Nilton Santos and a defeat in Brasília. He arrived at the World Cup with the mission of advancing in the "Group of Death" and drew positive attention by defeating PSG. He ended up advancing in second place after a defeat to Atlético de Madrid and left the competition after a performance below expectations against Palmeiras. Botafogo will face LDU and Red Bull Bragantino in the round of 16 of the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil, respectively. Deciding away from home in both tournaments. Check out the Glorioso note in full: Botafogo informs that Renato Paiva is no longer the coach of the main team. The decision was communicated to the professional on Sunday night (29). The Club thanks Paiva and his assistants for the services provided to Glorioso in recent months - with a highlight for the historic victory against Paris Saint-Germain, in the FIFA Club World Cup, and the classification for the round of 16 of the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. Advertisement John Textor and the Football Department's board are in the market looking for a new coach for the challenge of continuing on the path of titles, fighting for the bi-championships of the Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship and the unprecedented title of the Copa do Brasil. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 JUAN MABROMATA - AFP or licensors
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15-06-2025
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🌎 The Club World Cup guide to...Botafogo
Our guide to all 32 clubs participating at the FIFA Club World Cup continues. You can check out the full list so far here. Today we're looking How did they qualify for the Club World Cup? 📸 Wagner Meier - 2024 Getty Images Advertisement Botafogo are more than worthy of their place at the tournament, having qualified by winning the 2024 Copa Libertadores, where they overcame fellow Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro 3-1 in the final last November. History at the Club World Cup That Libertadores triumph was a historic first for Fogo, meaning they have never participated at the Club World Cup before. Back in 1968, they did however represent South America in the Intercontinental Cup, which also took place in the United States and saw them beaten by North American outfit Akron Wingfoots. How did they perform in the 2024/25 season? At the time of writing, Botafogo have been struggling domestically and currently sit in 11th place in Serie A. On the continental stage however, things have been a little better with a place in the Copa Libertadoes knockout rounds assured. Who is the coach? 📸 Manuel Velasquez - 2024 Getty Images Advertisement Portuguese coach Renato Paiva took charge of Botafogo ahead of the beginning of the current season, following the departure of fellow countryman Artur Jorge. Paiva had previously coached clubs in Portugal, Ecuador, Mexico and Brazil (where he won the State Championship with Bahia) and has built a reputation for modern, possession-based tactics across diverse footballing cultures. Who is their star player? 📸 Wagner Meier - 2024 Getty Images Igor Jesus has been a revelation for Botafogo since moving from Dubai side Shabab Al Ahli in the summer of 2024. The striker netted 25 goals for the club last term, and earned himself four caps for the senior Brazil national team, for whom he scored on his debut against Chile in October 2024. Expected performance at the Club World Cup Brazilian clubs have always taken the Club World Cup very seriously indeed, and Botafogo will head to the United States determined to compete for the trophy. Advertisement But their group - which also features Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético de Madrid and Seattle Sounders - is probably the tournament's Group of Death, and they will do well to even get as far as the knockout stages. If they do manage that, nobody will be looking forward to facing them. 📸 Pedro Vilela - 2025 Getty Images
