Palmeiras' Abel Ferreira moves closer to creating history...

Here's a Fresh Take On Palmeiras' Win Over Ceará and Abel Ferreira's Milestone

In the gutsy wee hours of this Thursday, Palmeiras clinched a 0-1 victory against Ceará in the Brazilian Series A, thereby setting a historic marker. This triumph was no ordinary win for coach Abel Ferreira, who's now amassed a colossal 200 victories since he sprinted onto the São Paulo club’s project.

Positioning himself as the third coach with the most games under his belt for the green team, Abel Ferreira tiptoed closer to the records set by Vanderlei Luxemburgo (220 wins) and Luiz Felipe Scolari (228 wins). Yet, it's crucial to point out that among the 346 games Abel Ferreira has led since 2020, there were 84 draws and 62 losses—numbers that certainly don’t reach the magnitude of those two hundred victories.

It's intriguing to note this situation unfolds as the grapevine hums with whispers of Abel Ferreira being associated with the Brazil national team's coaching position. Yet, the club spearheaded by Leila Pereira has firmly quashed such whispers, asserting that no formal discussions have ever taken place.

For the juicy details, check out our piece "Quite the 'Lie,' say Palmieiras as they squash negotiations rumors between Abel Ferreira and CBF."

As the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) continues to vet candidates, including Ferreira, after their initial talks with Carlo Ancelotti stalled [4][5], names like Jorge Jesus and Filipe Luis have also surfaced as potential alternatives [3][5]. Meanwhile, Pereira confirmed Ferreira’s contract stretches through 2025 and has asserted that any keen interest from the CBF would warrant direct communication with her, a conversation yet to materialize [2].

The media remains rife with speculation, with Ferreira consistently named a frontrunner in both Brazilian and international publications, though an official offer still hasn't surfaced. As the cat-and-mouse game continues, the CBF is aiming to appoint a coach well before June's World Cup qualifiers [5]. Time will tell—stay tuned!

Abel Ferreira's 200th win as coach of Palmeiras, a milestone in the Brazilian Series A, came in an early morning match against Ceará.
As of 346 games managed by Ferreira since 2020, he has gained 200 victories, 84 draws, and 62 losses for the green team.
With the aim of securing a coach before June's World Cup qualifiers, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is still evaluating potential candidates, including Ferreira.
The current contract of Abel Ferreira with Palmeiras extends through 2025.
In European leagues, Serie A might be a compelling career path for Ferreira, considering the ongoing media speculation about his future and the CBF's vocal denial of any formal negotiations.