Brazil Coach Scolari Resigns Officially - CBF

Luiz Felipe Scolari who led Brazil to the World Cup title in Asia has resigned after the team’s embarrassment at the tournament.

Germany thrashed Brazil 7-1 in the last four — it was the first time a team scored seven goals in a World Cup semifinal — before the host meekly lost to the Netherlands 3-0 on Saturday.

According to the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation), Scolari’s resignation was accepted. "Luiz Felipe Scolari and his fellow coaching staff surrendered their positions to the board," Brazil’s football federation said in a statement on its website.

"Scolari and all his backroom staff deserve our respect and thanks," CBF president Jose Maria Marin told the website. "They were responsible for returning to the Brazilian people a love for the national side, even if they did not achieve our highest aim."

Scolari’s decision was fully expected, since he said he was "responsible" for the loss to Germany.

Without injured talisman Neymar and captain Thiago Silva in the heart of defense, Brazil conceded four times in six minutes in the first half in Belo Horizonte, leaving fans in tears in the stands.

It’s worth mentioning that many expected Brazil to win the World Cup after defeating Spain in the 2013 Confederations Cup final.

But the warning signs that Brazil were not exactly buzzing were there in the opening game of the group stages of the 2014 World Cup. Scolari’s side were fortunate to top Croatia, benefiting from a dubious penalty.

Since cutting ties with Portugal in 2008, Scolari hasn’t had success with any of the sides he’s managed, including Chelsea and Palmeiras.