Flamengo Fires Coach Tite, Hires Filipe Luis

Flamengo has terminated the contract of coach Tite following a disappointing season, which included a recent exit from the Copa Libertadores at the hands of Uruguay's Peñarol. Tite, who was hired after leading Brazil to two World Cups, managed to win only one title with Flamengo, a state championship in April, before facing mounting pressure from fans and officials. His replacement, Filipe Luis, a former player and current youth team coach, will take over the role temporarily, with the immediate goal of improving team morale and performance. Flamengo currently sits fourth in the Brazilian league, trailing leaders Botafogo by 11 points, and will face Corinthians in the semifinals of the Copa do Brasil, their last chance for a major trophy this year. The decision to part ways with Tite comes just a day after a narrow 1-0 victory against Athletico Paranaense, which was marred by fan discontent. The club's high-profile signings have yet to translate into success on the field, prompting this critical change in leadership.