Vanderlei Luxemburgo

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Lore & Background

Luxemburgo returned to Corinthians on 5 February 2001, winning yet another Campeonato Paulista title. In the semifinal of that tournament, he stirred up controversy by having a one-way transmission device on a forward of his club team during a match. He said that the Cameroon match inspired him to create a device in order to tell his players where and when to attack. The CBF ruled days later that such electronic devices were illegal, but did not penalize him for using it in that match. On 12 December 2001, Luxemburgo was sacked.

In Their Own Story

The atmosphere at Corinthians during Luxemburgo's first return in 1997 was electric. On 16 December, he took charge with a singular goal: reclaiming the national crown. By the end of that season, he had delivered the 1998 Série A title to the fans. Yet, the path was not smooth; clashes with Marcelinho Carioca underscored the pressure he faced. Years later, on 5 February 2001, he returned to secure a state championship. The highlight of this period was a semifinal match where Luxemburgo employed an unorthodox tactic. He placed a one-way transmission device on a forward to direct attacks in real-time. While the CBF declared such technology illegal days later, they exempted him from punishment for that specific game. This incident remains a unique anecdote of his tenure. His time ended on 12 December 2001, when he was dismissed, closing a chapter defined by both triumph and controversy.

Reader's Guide

Luxemburgo's second stint at Corinthians began on 5 February 2001. He won the Campeonato Paulista that year. He was sacked on 12 December 2001.

Did You Know?

• Luxemburgo's surname is named after revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg.
• He won the Série A title five times, a record total.
• He used a one-way transmission device on a forward during a 2001 Campeonato Paulista semifinal match.