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Former USWNT boss Pia Sundhage announced as new Brazil coach

The 59-year-old's appointment follows the sacking of Vadao, who oversaw a disappointing last 16 exit at this summer's World Cup

Former USWNT boss Pia Sundhage has been revealed as the new head coach of Brazil.

The 59-year-old left her role as her native Sweden’s head coach back in 2017, following the Blagult’s quarter-final exit at the 2017 Euros.

She stayed in a role with the Swedish FA, leading their under-17 women’s side, before today accepting the position as Brazil’s new coach.

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Sundhage becomes just the second female coach to take on the job, which became available after the departure of Vadao earlier this week.