Doha ∙ Brazilian national football team coach Tite has announced his resignation after Brazil’s exit from the World Cup in Qatar. Tite had earlier announced that he would step down after the Qatar World Cup. In a press conference held after the defeat against Croatia in the quarter-finals, Tite announced that he would keep his word and step down.
“Like I said, my cycle is over. I had already said a year and a half ago that I will step down after the World Cup. “I am a person who keeps my word,” Tite said. Tite has been Brazil’s coach since 2016. Under 60-year-old Tite, Brazil have won 60 of the 81 matches they have played so far. 15 matches were drawn. They lost only 6 matches.
Tite made history by fielding every player in Brazil’s squad for the Qatar World Cup. 26 players who were part of the team were fielded in various matches. In the pre-quarter match against South Korea, Tite made history when the number 3 goalkeeper Weverton Pereira replaced Alisson Becker, the number one goalkeeper.
In a thrilling quarter-final, Brazil lost to Croatia in a penalty shootout by four goals to two. A goalless draw at regular time and a penalty shootout was needed to find the winners after both teams scored a goal each in extra time. In the shootout, Brazil star Rodrigo’s kick was saved by Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, while Marquinhos’ shot hit the post.
English Summary: Tite leaves Brazil coach role after World Cup exit