Luxemburgo was Real Madrid's third-choice

Vanderlei Luxemburgo was Real Madrid's third-choice as new coach, insists one of the men who claims turned down the job.

Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira said: "Sacchi looked for me, but he knew that it would be very difficult that I accepted, because I am already with the Brazilian national team."

"And (Luiz Felipe) Scolari would not accept either, because he is training Portugal."

Parreira says both he and Scolari urged Sacchi to go for Luxemburgo, adding: "The recommendation was perfect, because Vanderlei is wonderful and was the best option that Real Madrid had."