Brazil Dumps Dunga After Cup Loss; England’s Capello Admits Errors

Brasilia, Brazil (AHN) – After a stunning quarterfinal loss against the Netherlands, Brazil severed ties with team manager Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri, commonly known as Dunga.

The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) confirmed Sunday the dismissal of Dunga, who has been criticized for employing conservative tactics.

In the previous reports, Dunga, 46, who captained Brazil’s World Cup-winning 1994 squad, announced he would stand down as coach following a 2-1 upset to Netherlands.

He was later dismissed together with his whole staff by the CBF.

Despite being constantly criticized for his defensive approach to the game, Dunga steered Brazil to success in the 2007 Copa America and last year’s Confederations Cup.

Dunga inked a four-year deal in 2006.

Meanwhile in London, England, manager Fabio Capello, who was given backing by England’s Football Association last week, reportedly admitted that his preparation for the Cup 2010 was incorrect.

Capello, who steered England through an impressive qualifying campaign, admitted he should have given players more time to rest.

The Three Lions underwent altitude training in Austria before playing two international friendlies against Mexico and Japan.

The lack of rest took its toll on the English squad, who opened the World Cup with a 1-1 draw against the United States.

The Three Lions then tied Algeria 0-0 and only advanced from the group following a 1-0 win over Slovenia.

The former Milan coach was under pressure after England succumbed to Germany 4-1 in the round of 16.

Last Friday, the FA gave its backing to Capello to lead England through Euro 2012 qualifying.

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