BRAZIL:

Santos have dismissed coach Cleber Xavier, the Brazilian side said on Sunday, hours after suffering a humiliating 6-0 home defeat by Vasco da Gama, which left the storied club perilously close to the relegation zone in the Brasileirao.

The 61-year-old Brazilian, who took charge in April after serving as an assistant manager at clubs such as Palmeiras and Flamengo, departs with Santos sitting in 15th place with 21 points from 19 matches. The bottom four teams in the 20-club league are relegated to Serie B at the end of the season.

"Santos Futebol Clube announces the departure of coach Cleber Xavier. The club thanks the coach for his services and wishes him luck in his future career," Santos said in a statement posted on social media.

Xavier's departure marks another turbulent ch

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