Corinthians sacks technical director

Technical director Marcelo Paz dismissed after poor results; Júlio César in line to replace him.

Corinthians has sacked technical director Marcelo Paz following a run of just one point in nine matches as the club battles relegation. A supporters' delegation had called for his departure, and there was reportedly no internal backing for him to stay. The 41-year-old former goalkeeper Júlio César, who returned to Corinthians in April, is being considered as his replacement.