Bernardinho resigns from the French national team – Webb Foley

Bernardinho is no longer a coach French men’s volleyball team. In an official memo issued this Tuesday, the local federation said the Brazilian had claimed personal problems to resign and not continue to lead the team. He had a contract until the 2024 Paris Olympics.

“It is one of the most difficult and painful decisions of my entire career. I am very sad because I love this France team, the group, the players, the team that we built. I am so grateful for the trust that the Federation has given me throughout the year. Thanks again to the President for his support and understanding. It is true of all the French volleyball teams and I have a lot of pain and frustration not to reach the end of the project we have started. But I have to make this choice, there are no other possible options for my family, which remains a priority. I told the president that I will always be there to help the federation or the players Or whoever succeeds me. I wish the greatest success for this group and for French volleyball – said Bernardinho, 62, who made his European debut last year with Pleos.

The French Federation hopes to announce a replacement for Bernardinho in the coming days. The Brazilian was hired last year to replace Olympic champion Laurent Tilley with France in Tokyo.

We had the best coach to achieve our goals until the 2024 Paris Olympics and I can’t help but regret this situation. But it is clear that I understand the reasons that led Bernardino to make this difficult decision. Let’s get out of this situation and find the best solution to support the project around the French men team. The announcement will be made in a few days – Eric Tanguy, head of the entity commented.