Brazilian Football Confederation Denies Guardiola Links

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has publicly denied any contact with Pep Guardiola regarding the position of head coach for the national team, following reports from The Athletic suggesting otherwise. CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues emphasized that while Guardiola is respected as one of the world's best coaches, the current national team coach is Dorival Júnior, who has recently led Brazil to victories in World Cup qualifiers. Guardiola's contract with Manchester City runs until June 2025, and he has expressed interest in managing a national team in the future. However, he humorously dismissed the speculation about joining Brazil after his team’s recent poor performance, stating, 'After a 4-1 defeat, I am no longer an option.' Brazil's national team, aiming for a spot in the 2026 World Cup, currently stands fourth in the South American qualifiers, trailing behind Argentina. The CBF's denial of interest follows previous rumors and speculations regarding potential coaching changes as Brazil seeks to end a two-decade World Cup title drought.