Atlético Mineiro, ranked fourth in the Brasileirão, after 10 rounds, highlights the 74-year-old coach's history, to present its new 'helmsman'.
"World and Confederations Cup champion for the Brazilian national team; two-time champion and current vice-champion of Libertadores; four-time champion of the Copa do Brasil; and two-time champion of the Brazilian Championship, among other great achievements. This is the multi-champion Felipão, the new coach of Galo" , reads on the official website of the club.
Scolari performed the duties of technical director of Athletico Paranaense, leaving the position of coach to the former central defender of Boavista Paulo Turra.
The veteran Brazilian coach arrives at the technical command of Atlético Mineiro after a long career that started in 1982, at CSA. Then, clubs like Grêmio de Porto Alegre, Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, Chelsea, but, above all, the national teams in Brazil and Portugal where he won trophies.