It is no secret that Brazil’s group-stage exit from the Copa America Centenario was dreadful. A footballing nation that can boast such an illustrious past will rank this new low point, scoring in just one of three games and failing to breach the defences of Ecuador and Peru, as one of their all-time worst displays in competitive football.
It has cost their manager his job. Immediately after touching down on Brazilian soil, Dunga was rushed to a meeting with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and relieved of his duties as national-team boss.
And it would be no exaggeration to say the country drew a collective sigh of relief.