Botafogo considers interim coach Rodrigo Bellão for permanent position
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Botafogo is evaluating interim coach Rodrigo Bellão's performance following a recent 1-0 victory over Cienciano in the Copa Sudamericana. Bellão, who stepped in after Franclim Carvalho's departure, will lead the team against Athletico on August 24 and subsequently face Flamengo and Palmeiras. His future as head coach may hinge on the team's results in these challenging fixtures.
- •Rodrigo Bellão has been appointed interim coach after Franclim Carvalho's exit.
- •Botafogo won 1-0 against Cienciano, though they lost the first leg 6-1.
- •The team will host Athletico at Nilton Santos Stadium on August 24.
- •Upcoming matches include games against Flamengo and Palmeiras.
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"Botafogo will assess interim coach Rodrigo Bellão’s work and may APPOINT HIM permanently as the team’s full-time head coach for the rest of the season.Bellão, the Under-20 coach, temporarily too...
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