John Textor has been disappointed in disappointment for a few days. After seeing the DNCG pronounce the demotion of Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 2, the owner of OL attests this Sunday to the defeat of his other club, Botafogo, against Palmeiras in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. A reverse visibly badly experienced by the American businessman.
In the wake of its elimination, the Carioca club has indeed announced the dismissal of its trainer, Renato Paiva. “Botafogo informs that Renato Paiva is no longer the coach of the first team. The decision was communicated to the professional on Sunday evening “said Botafogo.
“The club would like to thank Paiva and its assistants for the services rendered to Glorioso in recent months, especially for the historic victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the club World Cup and the qualification for the knockout stages of the Libertadores and the Copa Do Brasil”he continued before clarifying: “John Textor and the Board of Directors of the Football Department are looking for a new coach to take up the challenge of continuing on the track of titles, to conquer two libertadores, a Brazilian title and a new title in Copa Do Brasil. »»
In the hardness in the Brazilian championship
Renato Paiva ultimately only passed on the Botafogo bench. He had indeed arrived at the end of February to replace Artur Jorge and displays a balance sheet of 12 victories, 3 draws and 8 defeats in 23 games, the success won against PSG during the group stage of the World Cup of clubs remaining his main fact of arms.
In the league, after 12 days, Botafogo only points to 8e Place, with six disbursements on the leader, Flamengo.
