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Botafogo Fires Coach Amidst Rough Spell
19 Aug
Summary
- Franclim Carvalho was fired by Botafogo on Tuesday.
- The decision follows recent losses to Cienciano and Vitória.
- Gabriel de Alba, the new investor, made this decision.
Portuguese coach Franclim Carvalho has been dismissed from his role at Botafogo. The 39-year-old's tenure ended on Tuesday, August 19, 2026, after a series of unfavorable results. Botafogo suffered significant losses, including a 6-1 defeat to Cienciano and a 1-0 loss to Vitória.
This abrupt change occurs merely two days before the team's Copa Sudamericana round of 16 second-leg match against a Peruvian opponent. Carvalho's dismissal marks one of the initial actions taken by Gabriel de Alba, the recent investor in Botafogo's SAF.
Carvalho, who previously served as an assistant coach, had been in charge for 22 games. During his time, the team secured ten wins, seven draws, and five losses.
