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1994 World Cup Winner, Carlos Alberto Parreira Reveals He Almost Managed Flamengo

Identified with Fluminense, Carlos Alberto Parreira was close to managing Flamengo on three occasions. The revelation was made by the coach himself, in an interview given to 'Basticast'. The former coach revealed that he even received the former president of Mengão, Márcio Braga, at home, but could not accept the invitation.

“I had three opportunities, but the three times that Flamengo invited me I already had contracts signed with two foreign teams, and once signed with the Brazilian National Team”, he commented. Parreira, as a coach, led the Brazilian National Team that won the 1994 World Cup.

— Once Márcio Braga (former president of Flamengo) spent an entire afternoon at my house and I couldn't tell him that I was already signed with the Brazilian National Team, because Ricardo Teixeira (former president of CBF) said that no one could know. That was an order for me. I was dodging, feeling sick, I couldn't speak —, he added.

WHAT ARE PARREIRA'S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS?

Currently 82 years old, Parreira made history in 1994, when he led the Brazilian National Team to the fourth championship. In addition, the former coach has a Copa América and a Confederations Cup, in 2004 and 2005, respectively, with Adriano Imperador being decisive in both victories.

Despite reaching the top of the world, Parreira has also experienced 'dark times'. After all, the former coach led Fluminense to the Brasileirão Series C victory in 1999. Of the four major teams in Rio de Janeiro, the Laranjeiras club is the only one that has played in the third division.

WHO WAS PARREIRA'S GREAT PARTNER?

A faithful squire to Parreira for much of his career, including the 1994 championship, Zagallo, yes, made history with Flamengo. The 'Old Wolf' led Mengão to the unforgettable Pet goal of 2001, in the final of the Carioca against Vasco, as well as the Champions Cup of the same year.

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