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Brazil head coach Tite was emotional after his side’s 4-0 win over Chile in World Cup qualifying on Thursday in what may his final game in charge on home soil.
Tite previously announced he would exit the role after the 2022 World Cup, having taken over in June.
During Tite’s tenure Brazil won the 2019 Copa America, but were eliminated from the 2018 World Cup in the quarter-finals.
More recently, Tite guided Brazil to 2022 World Cup qualification in November with several games to spare, with Selecao currently unbeaten in their qualifying campaign with 13 wins and three draws.
Brazil are currently on a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions, dating back to last year’s Copa America final defeat to Argentina.
“It has many meanings, many situations,” Tite said after the win over Chile about his final game as head coach on home soil.
“There are many and they are very particular. Many thanks to the fans who attended the Maracana today, thank you very much.”
Tite may still lead Selecao in Brazil again with the postponed qualifier against Argentina yet to be re-scheduled although the match would be a dead rubber with both sides comfortably qualified, with appetite low for a re-match.
On the win over the Chileans, who appear destined to miss the 2022 World Cup, Tite praised his side’s level of performance, without pinpointing individuals.
“Two aspects have swayed me: the players with the personality and confidence to come to the national team and repeat the performances of their clubs, this is difficult due to the expectation of wearing the national team’s shirt,” Tite said.
Brazil’s next qualifier is away to Bolivia on Tuesday, where they will be without Neymar and Vinicius Junior after they picked up yellow cards against Chile forcing suspension.
