Brazil's national soccer team head coach Mano Menezes looks on during the Clasico de Las Americas international friendly soccer match against Argentina in Buenos Aires in this November 21, 2012 file photo. Brazil fired their national football team coach on Friday, looking to breathe some life into a lacklustre squad as the football-crazy nation gears up to host the 2014 World Cup. Mano Menezes was dismissed because the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) wants a fresh start, Andres Sanchez, the CBF's National Teams Director, said at a news conference in Sao Paulo. Picture taken November 21, 2012. REUTERS/Martin Acost a (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) BM36. Whistler (Canada), 22/11/2012.- Silver medalist Sarah Reid of Canada, Gold medalist Marion Thees of Germany and bronze medalist Elizabeth Yarnold of Great Britain celebrate on the podium at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 22 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ
BM36. Whistler (Canada), 22/11/2012.- Silver medalist Sarah Reid of Canada, Gold medalist Marion Thees of Germany and bronze medalist Elizabeth Yarnold of Great Britain celebrate on the podium at the 201 2 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 22 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ BMXX. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ
BMXX. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ BM35. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Elizabeth Yarnold of Great Britain gives the thumbs up after winning a bronze medal in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ
BM35. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Elizabeth Yarnold of Great Britain gives the thumbs up after winning a bronze medal in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ File photo of Brazil's national soccer team head coach Mano Menezes during the Clasico de Las Americas international friendly soccer match against Argentina in Buenos Aires
Brazil's national soccer team head coach Mano Menezes looks on during the Clasico de Las Americas international friendly soccer match against Argentina in Buenos Aires in this November 21, 2012 file photo. Brazil fired their national football team coach on Friday, looking to breathe some life into a lacklustre squad as the football-crazy nation gears up to host the 2014 World Cup. Menezes was dismissed because the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) wants a fresh start, Andres Sanchez, the CBF's National Teams Director, said at a news conference in Sao Paulo. Picture taken November 21, 2012. REUTERS/Martin Acosta (ARGENTINA – Tags: SPORT SOCCER) Andres Sanches: Brazil wrong to sack Menezes
The Selecao director insists he was against the decision to relieve the coach of his duties, stating that his work was moving the national side in a positive direction UPDATE 2-Soccer-World Cup hosts Brazil fire national team coach
* Menezes sacked as Brazil look for fresh start * New coach to be chosen in early January * Scolari, Ramalho and Braga among favourites (Adds background, Menezes quote, fan reaction) SAO PAULO, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Brazil fired their national soccer team coach on Friday, looking to breathe some life into a lacklustre squad as the football-crazy nation gears up to host the 2014 World Cup. Mano Menezes was dismissed because the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) wants a fresh start, Andres Sanchez, the CBF’s National Teams Director, said at a news conference in Sao Paulo. …
BM35. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ
BM35. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ BM33. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ
BM33. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ BM34. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ
BM34. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ FACTBOX-Soccer-Menezes factbox
Nov 23 (Reuters) – Factbox on Mano Menezes, who was sacked as coach of Brazil on Friday: Born June 11, 1962, in Passo do Sobrado, state of Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil. Full name is Luis Antonio Venker de Menezes. * In 2005, he was appointed as coach of Gremio, one of Brazil’s most popular clubs, with the job of leading them out of the second division. He succeeded in extraordinary style. …
Harper Government Supports the 2012 FIBT Intercontinental Cup of Skeleton - Whistler
WHISTLER, BC, Nov. 23, 2012 /CNW/ – The Honourable Bal Gosal, Minister of State (Sport), today announced the Government of Canada’s contribution to Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (BCS) for the 2012 FIBT (Fédération …
BM31. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ
BM31. Whistler (Canada), 23/11/2012.- Marion Thees of Germany celebrates her gold medal win in the Women's Skeleton competition at the 2012 FIBT World Cup Skeleton in Whistler, Canada, 23 November 2012. EFE/EPA/BONNY MAKAREWICZ trn/irs football brazil
Mano Menezes has been sensationally sacked as Brazilian football coach, dealing a blow to the hosts of the 2014 World Cup. Menezes dropped as Brazil football coach Brazil, soccer, Mano Menezes, 2010 World Cup
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The 2012 season may be over for the Vancouver Whitecaps, but for some of the youngest members on the senior roster and some of their colleagues in the youth ranks, there won't be much of a break.Six players from the club are involved with Canada's U-20 training camp in the Uni ted States and Costa Rica, which runs until the end of the month, including MLS roster players Bryce Alderson and Caleb Clarke.Residency graduates Callum Irving, Daniel Stanese, Ben Fisk and Yassin Essa round out the Vancouver contingent in Canada U-20 coach Nick Dasovic's squad. … 
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