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Botafogo Fires Portuguese Coach Renato Paiva After 1-0 Club World Cup Loss to Palmeiras Over Refused Interference by John Textor

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Updated Jul 6, 2025, 08:51 PM

Botafogo announced the dismissal of Portuguese head coach Renato Paiva on June 30, 2025, following the team's elimination from the FIFA Club World Cup. The club was knocked out in the round of 16 after a 1-0 loss to Palmeiras in Philadelphia. Despite a historic group stage victory over Paris Saint-Germain, Paiva's tenure lasted only about five months, having taken charge in February 2025. The decision came amid criticism of Botafogo's playing style under Paiva, described by owner John Textor as overly defensive and not aligned with the club's desired "Botafogo Way," which emphasizes an offensive approach.

Paiva attributed his dismissal to refusing Textor's interference in team selection, specifically the use of three defensive midfielders against Palmeiras. Reports indicate Textor did not personally inform Paiva of the firing; instead, club directors delivered the news. Paiva managed 23 matches, leading Botafogo to the round of 16 in the Copa Libertadores and the Club World Cup. The club is now seeking a new coach to continue its campaign in the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. Paiva is the fifth coach to be dismissed since John Textor's acquisition of Botafogo's football operations in March 2022.

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Botafogo moves chips after its elimination from the Club World Cup 😬 Renato Paiva was dismissed and the board is already looking for a new coach. Among the candidates, Davide Ancelotti, son of the legendary Carlo Ancelotti, stands out.

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