Botafogo's Bold Decision: Manager Sacked Despite PSG Triumph

Botafogo sacked manager Renato Paiva after their exit from the Club World Cup, despite an impressive victory over PSG. The team was eliminated in the last 16 by Palmeiras. Despite this setback, Paiva was praised for leading Botafogo to a memorable win against the Champions League winners.

In a surprising move, Botafogo has dismissed manager Renato Paiva following the team's exit from the Club World Cup. This decision comes despite the Brazilian club's notable victory against Paris St Germain, the reigning Champions League victors, during the competition.

Botafogo's journey in the tournament saw them capturing attention with a decisive 1-0 win over PSG in the group stage, after previously securing a win against Seattle Sounders. They managed to proceed as runners-up in Group B, although they faced a 1-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid.

The club's statement expressed gratitude towards Paiva and his staff for their contributions, particularly highlighting the historic win over PSG, as well as the team's advancement to the round of 16 in both the Copa Libertadores and Copa do Brasil.

(With inputs from agencies.)