REFILE-UPDATE 2-Soccer-Scolari new coach of Uzbek side Bunyodkor
* Scolari makes surprise switch to Bunyodkor
* Brazilian signs 18-month contract with Uzbek team
* Joins up with former Brazil player Rivaldo
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TASHKENT, June 9 (Reuters) - Former Brazil, Portugal and Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has been named coach of Bunyodkor, the Uzbek champions said on Tuesday.
The 60-year-old former World Cup-winning coach, who was sacked by the west London Premier League club in February, has agreed an 18-month contract with the Uzbek side.
"Uzbek football is on an upswing right now while Bunyodkor is a very dynamic club with great potential," Scolari was quoted as saying on the club's website (www.fcbunyodkor.com).
"I know that I am at the right place at the right time."
Scolari, who led Brazil to their fifth world title in 2002, succeeds fellow Brazilian Zico, who led Bunyodkor to the league and cup double and Asian Champions League semi-finals last year before quitting in December to join CSKA Moscow. Continued...
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