Dunga re-appointed as Brazil boss replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari after World Cup horror
- Dunga has been re-appointed as Brazil manager replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari
- Scolari resigned after Brazil's thumping 7-1 semi-final defeat to Germany
- Dunga was sacked as Brazil boss after a poor 2010 World Cup showing
Brazil named Dunga as their manager for the second time on Tuesday, two weeks after they were hammered 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals which led to the resignation of former coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.
The 50-year-old, who captained Brazil to their fourth world title success in 1994, was last in charge of the national team in 2010 when he was sacked for failing to take them further than the World Cup quarter-finals in South Africa.
'I am immensely happy to be back,' he told reporters.
VIDEO Scroll down to watch Dunga say Brazil cannot afford to think they are the best
![Familiar face: Dunga has been re-appointed as the new boss of Brazil replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/22/article-2701497-1FE1327C00000578-623_634x424.jpg)
Familiar face: Dunga has been re-appointed as the new boss of Brazil replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari
![All smiles: Dunga stated that he is 'immensely happy to be back' in the Brazil hotseat](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/22/article-2701497-1FE137A200000578-613_634x423.jpg)
All smiles: Dunga stated that he is 'immensely happy to be back' in the Brazil hotseat
![Headache: Scolari resigned after the World Cup where Brazil were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the semis](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/22/article-2701497-1FE1228300000578-121_634x425.jpg)
Headache: Scolari resigned after the World Cup where Brazil were thrashed 7-1 by Germany in the semis
![Last time: Dunga led Brazil to the quarter-finals at the 2010 World Cup during his previous spell](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/20/article-0-1FD46B3B00000578-614_638x559.jpg)
Last time: Dunga led Brazil to the quarter-finals at the 2010 World Cup during his previous spell
Dunga's re-appointment sparks a remarkable u-turn by the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) after the former midfielder was wildly criticised for the Selecao's displays four years ago.
He led Brazil to the quarter-finals, where they were beaten 2-1 by Holland but was condemned for his negative tactics.
In his previous stint in charge he oversaw 42 wins, which included silverware at the 2007 Copa America and the 2009 Confederations Cup, and just six defeats in 60 matches.
He was sacked after the 2010 tournament and replaced by Mano Menezes.
![Different crop: The likes of Robinho, pictured playing for Dunga in 2010, are no longer part of the squad](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/20/article-0-1FD46B4500000578-161_638x459.jpg)
Different crop: The likes of Robinho, pictured playing for Dunga in 2010, are no longer part of the squad
![Surprise: Dunga's return has been unexpected by many Brazil fans](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/20/article-0-1FD46B4A00000578-840_638x463.jpg)
Surprise: Dunga's return has been unexpected by many Brazil fans
![Captain fantastic: Dunga led Brazil to their fourth World Cup victory at the 1994 tournament in the USA](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2014/07/22/article-2701497-1FE1226400000578-956_634x705.jpg)
Captain fantastic: Dunga led Brazil to their fourth World Cup victory at the 1994 tournament in the USA
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