Ex-Brazil boss Scolari takes charge of Athletico Paranaense

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 4 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has been named head coach of Athletico Paranaense, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Wednesday.

The 73-year-old replaces Fabio Carille, who was sacked after just three weeks in the job following Athletico's 5-0 defeat to The Strongest in the Copa Libertadores group stage on Tuesday.

"Felipao is the new head coach of Athletico," the