Brazil manager Parreira quits

CARLOS ALBERTO Parreira has resigned as coach of Brazil.

Parreira met with Brazilian Football Federation president Ricardo Teixeira yesterday and news of his decision to stand down came shortly afterwards.

He was initially installed as coach of the Selecao in 1984 but lasted just 14 games, winning five.

His second spell at the helm began in 1991, a year after he had coached the United Arab Emirates at Italia 90, and was altogether more successful.

It culminated in glory three years later in the USA, and it was no surprise when he was handed the post again in 2003.

He led Brazil to the Copa America title in 2004 and the Confederations Cup in Germany last summer.

But the team’s failure in the 2006 World Cup meant his departure was inevitable.