Upon learning that former São Paulo coach Muricy Ramalho had accused him of seeking the reins of the São Paulo team in phone conversations with president Juvenal Juvêncio, Cuca reacted indignantly. The Flamengo coach vehemently denied the accusations and reaffirmed his commitment to Flamengo, which faces Internacional tomorrow at Maracanã.

"I would never act like that. First, because it's not in my nature, my character. And also because I'm at the biggest club in Brazil, happy to work here, and certain that the fans will support us in our fight to get back to winning ways. It's absurd on the eve of such an important game for Flamengo," Cuca said.

The situation was also clarified on São Paulo's official website

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