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Renato Paiva said "staff and players are open-mouthed" at his sacking Botafogo coach Renato Paiva was sacked for not allowing owner John Textor to interfere in picking the team, reports have claimed. , external Paiva, who was appointed in February, said he was "shocked" by his dismissal in the wake of fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras knocking Botafogo out of the Club World Cup at the last 16 stage. Palmeiras won 1-0 after extra time and, according to Brazilian publication Globo, Paiva's decision to play three defensive midfielders against Textor's will played a part in his sacking. Textor, who also co-owns Premier League club Crystal Palace and French side Lyon, is Botafogo's largest shareholder. The defeat by Palmeiras came after progression from the group stage, where Botafogo beat Champions League winners Paris St-Germain. "The club thanks Paiva and his assistants for their services to Botafogo over the last few months, " read a club statement, "particularly for the historic victory against Paris St-Germain in the Club World Cup and the qualification for the round of 16 of the [Copa] Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. " It added that Textor and Botafogo's football board "are in the market searching for a new coach for the challenge of continuing on the path to titles". "I don't want to talk at the moment, there will be time for that, " said Paiva. "All I can say is that I'm shocked, and the staff and players are open-mouthed about the decision. " Textor is in the process of selling his stake in Palace, whose place in the 2025-26 Europa League is under threat because of Uefa's multi-club ownership rules. The American has also resigned from his leadership role at Lyon. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Wimbledon: GB's Watson and Monday in early day two action Al-Hilal 'climb Everest' - but 'worrying signs' for Man City Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace Going inside real life couples therapy Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories A new comedy drama wrapped in a gripping family mystery Amazing young people across history Faith amid the fury - how Lion king Itoje keeps his peace Al-Hilal 'climb Everest' - but 'worrying signs' for Man City Meet the only English manager at the Euros 'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon. Video'All kinds of wizardry! ' - best shots from day one of Wimbledon 'Fifa should consider playing World Cup final at 9am' 'I can't hear it' - Wimbledon's first day of electronic calling What are main questions facing England before Euros? A family affair as Poulter and son battle to qualify for Open Have we watched Messi's final game on global stage? Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions. Video Who will win Euro 2025? BBC pundits make their predictions Verstappen, Russell and Mercedes - what factors are at play? The end of one of football's great full-back duos - where do they rank? The Commonwealth Games swimmer who might not see 40 The chase is on - why no team can feel safe against Stokes' England Why 'best-dressed officials' are missing from Wimbledon Which young players could light up Euro 2025? What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.