9 Sept 2026
Sport’s new manager: Gilmar Dal Pozzo sacked after defeat by Ceará, with Mariano Soso emerging as an option
Sport’s defeat by Ceará led to Gilmar Dal Pozzo’s dismissal. The club are trying to appoint Mariano Soso before their next fixture against Ponte Preta.
Defeat by Ceará leads to change at Sport
Sport are now without Gilmar Dal Pozzo after their defeat by Ceará. The result led the board to end the manager’s tenure and opened the door to a change in the team’s coaching staff. The decision comes before the clash with Ponte Preta, the club’s next challenge. With his departure confirmed, Sport’s main priority is now to appoint a new manager.
Gilmar Dal Pozzo sacked by Sport
Gilmar Dal Pozzo will no longer manage Sport. His dismissal came after the defeat to Ceará, at a time when the club needed a reaction during the season. The change brings the manager’s spell to an end and puts the squad through another transition. Until his successor is announced, Sport must organise preparations for the match against Ponte Preta.
Mariano Soso is the club’s preferred candidate
Mariano Soso has emerged as Sport’s preferred option to take over. The board are trying to appoint the manager before the clash with Ponte Preta. For now, the information points to ongoing negotiations rather than an official announcement. Soso’s name has gained prominence precisely as Sport seek a quick response following Dal Pozzo’s departure.
Mariano Soso could return to Sport
The move also puts Mariano Soso back at the centre of attention at the club. His potential arrival would represent a change in the coaching staff and could see Sport begin a new chapter as early as their next match. Confirmation depends on the progress of negotiations and the board’s final decision. Meanwhile, supporters await two answers: who will be Sport’s new manager, and whether Mariano Soso will return to lead the team.
Sport aim to appoint new manager before Ponte Preta
Time is short. The defeat by Ceará has already led to a change in management, and Sport are now working to reach an agreement with Mariano Soso before facing Ponte Preta. If the deal is completed, the manager could begin preparing the team for their next fixture. If negotiations do not progress in time, the club will have to prepare without a new manager in place. The only certainty at this stage is Gilmar Dal Pozzo’s departure and the search for a new direction.
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