Renato Gaúcho stands as a towering figure in Brazilian soccer, renowned for his remarkable achievements both on the field and from the sidelines. As a player and a coach, he has clinched the prestigious Libertadores trophy and emerged victorious in the Copa do Brasil with three distinguished clubs: Flamengo, Fluminense, and Grêmio.
Even with all his success, Renato still dreams of coaching Brazil"s national team, but he"s upset with the problems at the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
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In a candid interview with GE, Renato Gaúcho, the mastermind behind Grêmio"s tactical plays, voiced his stern criticism of the CBF. He made it clear that an invitation to lead the national squad would be declined under the current state of affairs.
He expressed his discontent with the CBF, stating, “The Brazilian team is my dream, but the CBF has to be ashamed of itself. That"s the truth." Renato"s critique highlights his refusal to be part of what he perceives as a chaotic and disreputable system. He further elaborated, “I don"t want to get to the Brazilian team and be just another one… In this mess, I"m out."
His disdain for the current situation at the CBF was visible as he lamented, “Thank God no one called me. I wouldn"t go. The way the situation is at CBF, regardless of whoever is the president of the CBF, but it has to be ashamed of itself. For the good of Brazilian football." Renato"s comments reflect a deep-seated belief in integrity and the need for substantial reform within the national football governance.
In his reflections on Dorival Júnior"s appointment to the national team, Renato conveyed a mix of professional respect and personal conviction. He acknowledged Dorival"s merit for the role, “I called him. I congratulated him. Great, great coach, he deserved the opportunity," yet he reiterated his own stance against joining the national team amidst the prevailing “mess" at the CBF.
Renato also addressed rumors about being considered for the national team"s coaching position in 2021, following Brazil"s defeat in the Copa América. He firmly dismissed such speculation, emphasizing his ethical stance on not engaging with teams that already have coaches. “No, no [I was invited]. Someone always arrived: ‘Oh, the guys will call you…" But I don"t deal with anyone from any club as long as the club or the Brazilian team has a coach. I will respect it," he said, highlighting his commitment to professional integrity and respect among coaches.
