Official: Atlético Mineiro sack Jorge Sampaoli after disastrous half-season

The Jorge Sampaoli era at Atlético Mineiro has come to an ignominious end.

Details: The management of the Brazilian club has officially announced the dismissal of the Argentine specialist from the position of head coach. Sampaoli's second stint with the team turned into a real disaster. The renowned coach lasted only half a year at the helm.

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It's worth noting that the Argentine took charge of the Brazilian club in September 2025. The statistics during his tenure are grim: under his leadership, Atlético Mineiro played 31 matches, managing to win only 9.

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