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Former Brazil boss Menezes to coach Flamengo

The 51-year-old will replace Jorginho, who was sacked after only 14 matches, becoming the third coach this year at the club.

"I'm very proud," Menezes wrote on his Twitter account.

Two years later, he took Gremio to the final of the Libertadores Cup, the South American equivalent of Europe's Champions League. He then joined Corinthians, another hugely popular team, and led them out of the second division in 2008.

Flamengo are one of Brazil's most popular clubs but have been dogged by financial problems and unpredictable leadership.