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Internacional parts ways with manager Paulo Pezzolano after defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:16 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Internacional parts ways with manager Paulo Pezzolano after defeat

Summary

Internacional has officially dismissed Paulo Pezzolano, following the team's loss to São Paulo on September 19. The 43-year-old Uruguayan coach's tenure included 46 matches, yielding 18 wins, 12 draws, and 16 defeats, resulting in a 47.8% success rate. Internacional's recent performances have struggled, particularly since the World Cup, with only two wins in their last 14 matches. Pablo Fernandez will temporarily oversee the team, while Luis Zubeldía is reportedly the top candidate to replace Pezzolano. The club currently sits in 18th place in the Brasileirão, three points from safety, and will play their next match against Corinthians on October 7.

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•Internacional lost to São Paulo on September 19, leading to Pezzolano's dismissal.
•Pezzolano's record included 18 wins and 16 losses in 46 matches.
•Pablo Fernandez will manage the team on an interim basis.
•Luis Zubeldía is a leading candidate to take over as manager.
•Internacional is currently in 18th place, three points from safety.

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2:16 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Paulo Pezzolano is no longer Internacional manager

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Internacional’s defeat to São Paulo last Saturday (19) sealed Paulo Pezzolano’s fate.The 43-year-old Uruguayan coach is no longer in charge of Colorado.The dismissal was made official late on Sun...
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