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Former Brazil goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni named Flamengo coach
RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 11, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Brazilian champions Flamengo appointed former national team goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni as the club’s new coach on Tuesday following the sacking of Domenec Torrent, a long-time assistant to Pep Guardiola.
The 47-year-old Ceni holds the record for most goals scored by a keeper (131) and was part of the Brazil squad that won the 2002 World Cup.
Ceni left his post as Fortaleza boss shortly after Torrent was dismissed. He has signed a contract with Flamengo until December 2021.
Torrent, 58, was dismissed after two heavy defeats in a row.
He had been hired in July to replace Jorge Jesus, who returned to Benfica after leading Flamengo to the league and Copa Libertadores titles last year.
Ceni takes over a side third in Brazil’s top flight, one point off the lead, and through to the last 16 of the Libertadores.
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