Dunga, a celebrity in Brazil, was rushed to the hospital after a terrible car accident.
The man’s car flipped over on the highway from Sao Paulo to Campina Grande do Sul on Saturday afternoon. He was 60 years old.
Evanir Verri, his wife, was in the back car when the accident happened.
The couple was rushed to the hospital; they were meant to be on their way home from seeing family.
But both of them only got minor injuries and were sent home the next day.
Dunga’s son Bruno thanked the people who helped by doctors and the public.
He wrote: “To everyone who was concerned and supported the family, to the truck driver who immediately helped with first aid and to the Angelina Caron Hospital, where we were very well looked after by the team.”
Police say that the former player wasn’t drunk when the accident happened.
Police also think that the accident might have happened because the road was wet and slippery.
In Brazil, Dunga is a hero because he led his country to victory in the 1994 World Cup.
During his playing career, the legend won the Copa America twice and an Olympic silver title.
After that, from 2006 to 2010, he was in charge of the national team twice, and then again for two years in 2014.
FAQ’s
Q: Did Dunga win a World Cup?
Ans: Dunga missed the 1991 and 1993 tournaments, but he returned to the national team under Carlos Alberto Parreira and was named captain of Brazil at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He led a memorable team to victory over Italy in the final penalty shootout, which ultimately won Brazil its fourth World Cup.
Q: When did Dunga play for Brazil?
Ans: The leader of Brazil’s World Cup-winning team played in 91 international games from 1987 to 1998. A few of the teams Dunga played for were Santos, Vasco da Gama, Fiorentina, and VFB Stuttgart. After retiring, he led the Brazilian national team for two different periods of time.
Q: Why did Brazil lose 2018 World Cup?
Ans: The short answer is that penalties were needed because the Tite team was caught off guard on the counterattack with the game well in hand and a goal in sight. Bruno Petkovic’s goal, Croatia’s only shot on target, needed a deflection to get past the goalkeeper and send the game to a shootout.
Q: What year did Brazil win the World Cup?
Ans: They have been a part of FIFA since 1923 and CONMEBOL since 1916. With five titles, Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup more than any other team: in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002.
Q: Who was the captain of Brazil in the 1994 World Cup?
Ans: Gore gave the trophy to Dunga, who is the captain of Brazil, at the event.
