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 dominating the Copa Libertadores.
- Brazilian teams have won the last six Libertadores titles.
- Four of the last five finals have been all-Brazilian clashes.
One reason for this dominance is the influx of Portuguese coaches, led by Jorge Jesus, who had a successful year in charge of Flamengo.
Jorge Jesus blazed the trail for Portuguese managers after a flawless year in charge of Flamengo.
This has led to a surge in demand for Portuguese managers in South America.
Author's summary: Renato Paiva shares his experiences in an exclusive interview.