Rio de Janeiro July 24 (IANS) Jair Ventura the son of Brazil great Jairzinho has been sacked as coach of Santos after a poor run of results.
The announcement came a day after Santos drew 0-0 at Chapecoense a result that left the eight-time league champions 15th in the 20-team Brazilian Serie A standings reports Xinhua news agency.
"The board of Santos Football Club announces that Jair Ventura is no longer the first-team coach. The club thanks him for his professionalism " Santos said in a brief statement on Monday.
Former Flamengo and Vasco da Gama coach Ze Ricardo is favorite to take over the role.
Serginho Chulapa who was part of Ventura s backroom staff will take charge on an interim basis starting with a home fixture against Flamengo on Wednesday.
Jairzinho scored in each of Brazil s six matches at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico making him one of only two players - the other being Uruguay s Alcides Ghiggia - in the history of the World Cup to achieve the feat.

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