Botafogo sacked coach Renato Paiva on Monday, 48 hours after they were eliminated in the Club World Cup by Brazilian rival Palmeiras. The Portuguese held the job for only four months but won Botafogo's first Copa Libertadores title.

Palmeiras rewarded their raucous fans with an extra-time goal, defeating Botafogo and advancing to the Club World Cup quarterfinals.

Palmeiras became the first team to seal a berth in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarter-finals after beating Brazilian rivals Botafogo in their round of 16 match at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday (June 28,