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Mano Menezes will lead Peru in the next World Cup cycle

Without a market in Brazilian football after disappointing in his recent jobs, Mano Menezes surprised everyone and is the new coach of Peru. The former Flamengo coach was announced by the country's federation this Thursday (29) and will take on the mission of leading the team to the 2030 World Cup.

“A new chapter begins for the Bicolor,” wrote the Peruvian Federation on social media. Mano Menezes will replace Ibañez, who left the team last September after failing to qualify for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Mano Menezes will be managing a national team for the second time. Right after the 2010 World Cup, the coach from Rio Grande do Sul took over the Brazilian team after achieving success with Corinthians. However, he did not make it to the 2014 World Cup, being dismissed in 2012.

HOW WAS MANO MENEZES AT FLAMENGO?

Mano Menezes managed Flamengo in 2013. However, in a surprising move, the coach resigned after a comeback defeat at Maracanã, losing 4-2 to Athletico-PR in the Brasileirão. Frustrated, the coach from Rio Grande do Sul left, stating that he chose to terminate the contract because the players did not understand him.

During his short stint at Flamengo, Mano Menezes played 21 matches, achieving eight victories, six draws, and seven losses. The highlight of his tenure at the club was the epic victory against Cruzeiro in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, with a goal by Elias in the final minutes. Subsequently, the Rubro-Negro would go on to win the competition.

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