Who is Brazil coach Fernando Diniz? "Brazilian Guardiola" also leading Fluminense while bridging Carlo Ancelotti gap

Following a disappointing performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Brazil found themselves in an awkward position.

The national federation wished to move on from head coach Tite, and while their top choice as replacement had interest in succeeding him for the coming 2026 World Cup cycle, he was not available immediately.

Thus, while Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly agreed to be the next coach of the Brazil national team, he would not take over until next year, when his contract at Real Madrid expires. With that in mind, they needed an interim manager to lead the way in the meantime.

Given the need for a manager over the immediate 12 months, Brazil turned to Fernando Diniz, allowing the Fluminense boss to remain in charge at his club while also leading the national team until Ancelotti takes over.

The Sporting News has all the information on who the interim Brazil boss is and how his tenure will work.

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Fernando Diniz, 49, is currently the interim head coach of the Brazil national team, and also simultaneously the manager of Brazilian giants Fluminense.

Diniz has been in charge of Fluminense since April 2022, taking over for Abel Braga and leading the club to the Campeonato Carioca title — the regional trophy in the state of Rio de Janeiro — in 2023.

He then was named interim head coach of Brazil in July of 2023, stepping in after Tite was let go in the aftermath of the 2022 World Cup. Diniz is only leading Brazil on an interim basis due to the understanding that Carlo Ancelotti will take over as permanent head coach once his Real Madrid contract expires in June of 2024.

Diniz was a midfielder during his playing days, turning out for the likes of Palmeiras, Corinthians,