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·5 Oktober 2025
Brazil: CBF makes bold call after historic U20 World Cup group stage exit

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·5 Oktober 2025
The unexpected elimination of the Brazilian team in the group stage of the U20 World Cup has triggered a series of immediate and profound consequences in youth football. The main one is the dismissal of Ramón Menezes as coach, announced by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) just a couple of hours after the defeat against Spain.
This outcome marks the impact caused by the fact that for the first time in the history of the tournament, the Canarinha was eliminated in the initial stage.
The official CBF statement confirmed the departure of Ramón Menezes after an evaluation of the work cycle developed to date. In the text, the entity thanked the dedication and professionalism of the coach during his management of the U20 and other teams, including his stint as interim coach of the senior team.
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