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RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo have confirmed the appointment of Colombian Reinaldo Rueda as the team's head coach.
Rueda, 60, replaces Ze Ricardo, who was sacked after the side's 2-0 home loss to Vitoria on Aug. 6.
The six-time Brazilian Serie A champions are currently seventh in the 20-team standings with 29 points from 20 matches.
Rueda has previously coached the national teams of Colombia, Ecuador and Honduras. He had been without a club since June, when he parted ways with Colombia's Atletico Nacional, whom he led to the Copa Libertadores title in 2016.
His first match in charge will be a Copa do Brasil semifinal clash against Rio de Janeiro rivals Botafogo on Wednesday (Aug. 16).
