Flamengo coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo (C) of Brazil attends a training session in Sucre, January 23, 2012. REUTERS/David Mercado
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Flamengo have sacked coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo after a dismal start to the Brazilian championship, the Rio de Janeiro-based club announced.
The former Real Madrid and Brazil coach, who took charge 10 months ago, steered Flamengo clear of relegation last season but results have been poor since their loss to Vasco da Gama in the Carioca (Rio) state championship semi-finals.
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