Soccer legend Falcao to coach Bahia

With the sudden departure of Joel Santana to Flamengo, Bahia announced the signing of Brazilian soccer legend Paulo Roberto Falcao on Wednesday.Falcao has a vast amount of experience as coach, previously coaching the Brazilian and Japanese national soccer teams, Mexico's America and his alma matter, Internacional.Falcao is expected to make his debut with Bahia on Sunday when the team faces rival Vitoria in the eighth round of the Bahia state championship.The new head coach is stepping into a comfortable position as the team is currently on a five-game winning streak and stands in second place with 16 points.