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Botafogo-PB coaching changes and fan confrontation

Overview

Botafogo-PB is facing internal instability following a difficult run in the Brazilian Série C access quadrangular stage. After failing to secure wins against Santa Cruz-PE, Floresta-CE, and Maringá, the club dismissed head coach Marcelo Fernandes, assistant coach Marcelo Copertino, and executive football director Fernando Leite.

The team’s performance issues culminated in a 0-0 draw against Maringá at Almeidão stadium, which was marked by a confrontation between players and supporters. During the match, center-forward Henrique Dourado was struck in the head by a bottle thrown from the stands. Dourado subsequently issued a statement on social media regarding the incident, claiming his reaction was a response to the individual who assaulted him and denying he targeted the fans as a whole, though he acknowledged making a gesture toward the crowd.

Following the altercation, the 37-year-old striker and the club have rescinded their contract by mutual agreement. This departure occurs two rounds before the conclusion of the Série C quadrangular stage. Dourado leaves the club after two seasons, during which he recorded 14 goals in 66 appearances.

Entities

Botafogo-PB · Henrique Dourado · Henrico · Maringá · Marcelo Fernandes

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Henrique Dourado rescinds contract with Botafogo-PB

    Henrique Dourado has left Botafogo-PB following a contract rescission triggered by a confrontation with fans after a bottle was thrown at him during a Série C match.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Henrique Dourado involved in confrontation with Botafogo-PB fans

    Striker Henrique Dourado was struck by a bottle thrown by Botafogo-PB fans following a Série C match, leading to a verbal confrontation and a subsequent social media statement from the player.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Botafogo-PB dismisses coach following Série C struggles and fan confrontation

    Botafogo-PB has fired coach Marcelo Fernandes and several executives following a poor run in Série C. Striker Henrique Dourado also faced backlash after being hit by a bottle thrown by fans during a match.

Sources

atarde.com.br · esportenaredemt.com.br · explosaotricolor.com.br · fatoamazonico.com.br · gazetavg.com.br · ne45.com.br · odia.ig.com.br · viagemegastronomia.com.br · wscom.com.br

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