Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is facing a personal tragedy just days before leading the Seleção into the 2014 World Cup. On Tuesday, Scolari’s 48-year-old nephew, Tarcisio, died in a car accident involving a collision with a truck. The incident occurred just 48 hours before Brazil’s opening match against Croatia, scheduled for June 12.
This is the second family loss for Scolari in recent weeks; his brother-in-law passed away last month.
Despite being visibly shaken—reportedly learning the news just 20 minutes before training—Scolari still chose to lead Brazil’s training session, showing professional resilience and receiving the full support of his players.
The moment underlines the emotional pressure and human side behind the scenes of such a high-stakes tournament.