Denílson joked about coaching Brazil; it was a prank

Former soccer player Denílson clarified that a social media post suggesting he would be the interim coach of the Brazilian national team was a joke orchestrated by comedian Maurício Meirelles. The announcement, made Wednesday, caused a stir online. The post, which appeared on Denílson's social media, was part of Meirelles' "Web Bullying" segment, where he humorously posts on a guest's accounts. Denílson later confirmed the prank on the "Globo Esporte" program. This incident occurred amidst the ongoing search for a new coach for the Brazilian national team, following Dorival Júnior's departure in April after a loss to Argentina.