Former Brazil World Cup winner Carlos Alberto Parreira has hailed Chelsea's appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as a landmark for his nation's coaches.
"(Chelsea) in terms of power of investment is one of the biggest today. It is good for Scolari and for Brazilian soccer to have a coach at such a big club. I want to congratulate him," said Parreira.
"The doors of the English market are now open to Brazilian coaches."