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Dunga to Coach Brazil Olympic Team
Dunga replaces Alexandre Gallo, who was sacked after more than two years as manager of Brazil's under-20 and under-23 teams.
- Indo-Asian News Service
- Updated: May 10, 2015 11:01 AM IST
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File photo: Neymar and coach Carlos Dunga during Brazil's practice session.© AP
Rio de Janeiro:
Brazil coach Dunga will take charge of the country's Olympic team at the Rio 2016 Games, the Brazilian football federation (CBF) said in a statement.
Dunga replaces Alexandre Gallo, who was sacked after more than two years as manager of Brazil's under-20 and under-23 teams.
Mario Rogerio Reis Micalle has been named coach of the under-20 side, which will compete in the World Cup in New Zealand from May 30 to June 20.
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"The Olympic squad will be led by Dunga until the 2016 Olympics," the CBF said.
The Olympics are the only major international football tournament that Brazil has never won.
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