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Ex-Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha attacked by swarm of ANTS live on TV as he says ‘they’re winning by a landslide’
He came up with a quip before continuing with his media duties
FORMER Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has come in for a stinging attack with a difference - after being bitten by ANTS during a news conference.
The Portuguese, 53, now manages Brazilian Serie A club Red Bull Bragantino.
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He took charge of the Sao Paulo side's Copa do Brasil tie at Sousa on Thursday.
Caixinha attempted to give his reactions to waiting broadcasters after the 1-1 draw.
In footage shared by Globo.com, a swarm of ants crawled onto the much-travelled coach, stinging him and forcing him to interrupt the interview.
Caixinha quipped: "They're winning by a landslide!" before regaining his poise and soldiering on to complete his media duties.
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Life was no picnic for Caixinha during his disastrous Ibrox reign in 2017.
He became Rangers' shortest-serving boss of all time when he was sacked that October - just seven months into his three-year contract.
He went on to coach clubs in Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Argentina before taking charge of Bragantino in December 2022.
The former goalkeeper previously had spells in charge of clubs in Portugal and Qatar.
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Caixinha was appointed head coach of Brazilian Serie A club Red Bull Bragantino in December 2022.
Bragantino's history isn't a particularly spectacular one, having spent the majority of their time in the lower divisions.
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Since being promoted back to the top division in 2020, they've finished 10th, 6th and 14th.
But their latest promotion coincided with them becoming the latest club in the Red Bull family, joining the likes of Leipzig and Salzburg.
They currently sit second in the league, after a sixth placed finish last season.
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