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Botafogo parts ways with Franclim Carvalho as head coach

Botafogo officially announced the departure of Franclim Carvalho as the coach of the Rio de Janeiro club.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Botafogo confirmed the dismissal of Franclim Carvalho as head coach of the team. The 39-year-old Portuguese coach left the Brazilian club early Wednesday morning, according to various sources.

The decision was officially announced in a statement by the club, bringing an end to Carvalho's association with Botafogo after his time there.

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