Former Brazilian goalkeeper Rogerio Ceni has been sacked as coach of Sao Paulo, seven months after taking charge of the Brazilian top flight club.
The announcement followed Sao Paulo's 0-2 loss to Flamengo on Sunday, a result that left the club 17th in Brazil's 20-team Serie A standings, reports Xinhua news agency.
"During his time as coach, Rogerio showed the dedication and commitment that characterised his career as a player," Sao Paulo said in a statement on Monday.
"He will always be one of the biggest Idols in Sao Paulo's history and we wish him well," he added.
Ceni led Sao Paulo to 14 victories, 10 draws and 11 defeats from his 35 matches in charge.
Capped 16 times for Brazil, Ceni retired at the end of 2015 after 1,250 matches for Sao Paulo in a career spanning 24 seasons.
A specialist free-kick and penalty-taker, he is regarded by the Guinness World Records as the highest-scoring keeper of all time with 131 goals.
Monday's announcement came two days after former Liverpool under-23 coach Michael Beale quit his position as Ceni's assistant manager, citing personal reasons.
--IANS
gau/dg
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app