Dorival Junior
Born: April 25, 1962 (age 63)
Hometown: Araraquara, Brazil
Nationality: 
Brazilian
BrazilianRole: Manager
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Liverpool transfer news: 'Informal approaches' made as Arne Slot identifies new Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement
Liverpool reportedly add a new name to their shortlist of possible Trent Alexander-Arnold replacements, but they will have to battle four other clubs for his signature.
May 3, 23:33
Carlo Ancelotti latest: Why did his Brazil move collapse? What next for the Real Madrid boss?
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti reportedly informs Brazil that he will not be accepting the offer to replace Dorival Junior as their new manager.
Apr 30, 09:53
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti addresses future as Brazil 'make their move' for serial winner
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is allegedly wanted by Brazil, remains coy when questioned on his future at Bernabeu.
Apr 27, 13:14
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti addresses exit talk just days before Barcelona Copa del Rey final
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti breaks his silence over speculation regarding his future amid talk that he could soon leave the Bernabeu.
Apr 22, 15:58
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti's future 'becomes clear' as national team 'insist' on his arrival
Brazil are reportedly working on appointing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti as their new head coach, with the Italian expected to leave Bernabeu this summer.
Apr 20, 12:40
Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid: Bayer Leverkusen boss addresses future amid Carlo Ancelotti Brazil rumours
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso addresses his future amidst speculation that he will be leaving Germany to become the next Real Madrid manager.
Mar 30, 02:00
Brazil place Man City's Pep Guardiola on 'three-man managerial shortlist' following Dorival Junior dismissal
Brazil are reportedly considering Pep Guardiola as a potential target after placing the Manchester City boss on a three-man managerial shortlist.
Mar 29, 09:24
Brazil sack Dorival Junior as manager in 'talks' after Argentina defeat in World Cup qualifier
Brazil confirm that Dorival Junior is no longer the national team manager, with talks reportedly taking place with his successor.
Mar 28, 23:51
Argentina 4-1 Brazil: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Fernandez, Mac Allister net in dominant win
Premier League stars Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister help fire Argentina to a 4-1 victory over Brazil in World Cup qualifying.
Mar 26, 02:16
Endrick drops Real Madrid exit hint as Brazil star opens up on World Cup fears
Brazil international Endrick reveals he fears that his lack of playing time at Real Madrid could cost him a place at next year's World Cup squad.
Mar 25, 00:43
Brazil lineup vs. Argentina: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Sports Mole looks at how Brazil could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Argentina in Buenos Aires.
Mar 23, 20:49
Alisson injury: Who should start for Brazil against Argentina in World Cup qualifier after costly Colombia win?
Brazil beat Colombia 2-1 in a World Cup qualifying match on Friday but were left with numerous availability concerns ahead of their match against Argentina on Wednesday.
Mar 21, 23:36
CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings, upcoming fixtures, story so far: Argentina through, Ecuador overachieving, Colombia faltering
With six gameweeks remaining in CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying, Sports Mole takes a look at the story so far in South America.
Mar 19, 07:00
Brazil lineup vs. Colombia: Predicted XI for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how Brazil could line up for their World Cup qualifier at home to Colombia on Thursday night.
Mar 18, 13:05
Preview: Brazil vs. Colombia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Brazil and Colombia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 18, 13:02
Neymar future: Barcelona 'among two clubs' to hold 'transfer talks' with Santos attacker's agent
The agent of Santos attacker Neymar supposedly holds talks with both Barcelona and one other European giant as the Brazilian eyes a return to the continent this summer.
Mar 9, 14:19
Deadline day: Arsenal need a striker - who could Mikel Arteta's men target?
Sports Mole looks at possible striker targets Arsenal could make a move for on transfer deadline day, including Mathys Tel and Dusan Vlahovic.
Feb 3, 06:00
Chelsea prospect Estevao Willian helps send Palmeiras top of Brasileiro table
Chelsea prospect Estevao Willian adds another assist to his collection to help send Palmeiras to the top of the Brasileiro table.
Nov 24, 16:22
Brazil 1-1 Uruguay: Dorival Junior makes admission about Neymar's Selecao future
Brazil manager Dorival Junior reveals that Neymar will be in his plans when the Al-Hilal attacker returns to full fitness.
Nov 20, 18:38
Pep Guardiola to Brazil? Legendary striker 'plotting ambitious reunion' with Man City manager
Football icon Ronaldo is reportedly keen to hire Man City's Pep Guardiola as Brazil's national team manager if he takes over as president of the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Nov 18, 17:07
Brazil vs. Uruguay: Predicted Selecao XI for World Cup qualification fixture
Sports Mole looks at how Brazil could line up in Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualification fixture with Uruguay.
Nov 17, 18:49
Preview: Brazil vs. Uruguay - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Brazil and Uruguay, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 18:39
Brazil lineup vs. Venezuela: Predicted XI for important CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for their World Cup qualifying clash away to Venezuela on Thursday.
Nov 12, 16:28
Preview: Venezuela vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying clash between Venezuela and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 16:18
International break fixtures: Best games to watch during the November break, including big games for England and Brazil
Sports Mole singles out eight key matches not to be missed during the November international break, including key games for the likes of England and Brazil.
Nov 11, 19:00
Pep Guardiola future: Is Man City manager tempted by Brazil job after receiving 'several calls' this year?
Brazil are reportedly pushing to appoint Manchester City's Pep Guardiola as their new national team manager and have made 'several calls' to the Catalan this year.
Nov 8, 18:36
Tottenham suffer early Man City injury blow as Richarlison recovery timeline 'revealed'
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Richarlison is reportedly expected to miss around four weeks of action due to the hamstring injury he picked up against Aston Villa.
Nov 6, 12:49
Man City 'handed huge Savinho injury boost' as attacker's recovery timeline revealed
Manchester City reportedly learn that Savinho will be out for a maximum of two weeks with the ankle sprain he suffered against Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup.
Nov 1, 11:53
Neymar makes long-awaited return following injury nightmare with 2026 World Cup target set
Brazil attacker Neymar returns to competitive action for Al-Hilal for the first time since suffering a major ACL injury in October 2023.
Oct 22, 17:32
Brazil lineup vs. Peru: Predicted XI for must-win CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier at home to Peru.
Oct 13, 18:52
Preview: Brazil vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Brazil and Peru, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 13, 18:45
Brazil lineup vs. Chile: Predicted XI for CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Thursday's World Cup qualifier away in Chile.
Oct 8, 18:14
Preview: Chile vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Chile and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 18:06
International break fixtures: Best games to watch during the October break
International football is back, so Sports Mole runs an eye over which games promise the most intrigue, action and drama in October.
Oct 7, 15:10
Brazil's lineup vs. Paraguay: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifying clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Tuesday's 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against Paraguay
Sep 9, 00:01
Preview: Paraguay vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Paraguay and Brazil, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 21:19
Estevao Willian agent reveals Chelsea plan for newly-capped Brazil international
The agent of Estevao Willian reveals future club Chelsea have a set plan in place for the newly-capped Brazil international.
Sep 7, 15:04
Future Chelsea signing Estevao Willian makes Brazil debut in win over Kendry Paez's Ecuador
Estevao Willian - a future Chelsea signing - becomes the sixth youngest player in Brazil's history as Selecao earn a 1-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup qualifying.
Sep 7, 10:14
Man Utd transfer news: £86m attacker makes exit decision amid Fenerbahce interest?
Manchester United winger Antony reportedly dismisses rumours of a potential late loan move to Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig.
Sep 6, 15:48
Brazil lineup vs. Ecuador: Predicted XI for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Friday's 2026 World Cup qualifier against Ecuador.
Sep 5, 00:17
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | PTS | |
| C | Liverpool | 36 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 83 | 37 | 46 | 83 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 36 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 66 | 33 | 33 | 68 |
| 3 | Newcastle UnitedNewcastle | 36 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 68 | 45 | 23 | 66 |
| 4 | Manchester CityMan City | 36 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 67 | 43 | 24 | 65 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 62 | 43 | 19 | 63 |
| 6 | Aston Villa | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 56 | 49 | 7 | 63 |
| 7 | Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 56 | 44 | 12 | 62 |
| 8 | Brentford | 36 | 16 | 7 | 13 | 63 | 53 | 10 | 55 |
| 9 | Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton | 36 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 59 | 56 | 3 | 55 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 55 | 43 | 12 | 53 |
| 11 | Fulham | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 51 | 50 | 1 | 51 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 46 | 48 | -2 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 36 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 39 | 44 | -5 | 42 |
| 14 | Wolverhampton WanderersWolves | 36 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 51 | 64 | -13 | 41 |
| 15 | West Ham UnitedWest Ham | 36 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 42 | 59 | -17 | 40 |
| 16 | Manchester UnitedMan Utd | 36 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 42 | 53 | -11 | 39 |
| 17 | Tottenham HotspurSpurs | 36 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 63 | 59 | 4 | 38 |
| R | Ipswich TownIpswich | 36 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 35 | 77 | -42 | 22 |
| R | Leicester CityLeicester | 36 | 5 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 78 | -47 | 22 |
| R | Southampton | 36 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 82 | -57 | 12 |
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