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Forbes
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Forbes
Carlo Ancelotti Confirms He Will Live In Brazil
Brazil's football team new head coach, Italian Carlo Ancelotti (L) receives the team's jersey from ... More the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Samir Xaud during his official presentation at a hotel in Barra da Tijuca neighbourhood, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carlo Ancelotti has just confirmed his first ever squad as coach of the Brazilian national team. On Monday the ex-Real Madrid boss enjoyed his first press conference in his new role and confirmed in an interview with 'Globo' that he intends to live in Brazil. Lionel Scaloni, the Argentina coach, has lived in Spain during his tenure as national team manager. Most of his squad plays in Europe and obviously living abroad hasn't damaged Scaloni's ability to win absolutely everything with the national squad, but when a team isn't so successful it can be something that is used against the manager. For a foreign coach looking to make a good impression, actually living in the country of your new national team is a smart move that will only serve to buy you time in the future. It helps to maintain a closer relationship with your employers, and of course it sits well with the fans. Ancelotti could have opted for the same lifestyle as Scaloni and continued his scouting and homework from the comfort of Europe, but the Italian has shown his intent by announcing that he wants to live in Brazil and really get a feel for the country. 'I would love to get to know Brazil in general, I have the time and I am going to live here. For work and to learn about Brazilian football, and to enjoy the country,' said Ancelotti. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MAY 26: Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti is presented as the new head coach of ... More the Brazil national team by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) and holds his first press conference at a hotel in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 26, 2025. Just a year out from the FIFA 2026 World Cup such comments from Ancelotti will show the Brazilian people, and federation, that he is taking this job more than seriously. It signals that Ancelotti values off-pitch integration and learning the culture of the country aside from merely carrying out his coaching role whilst being based in another part of the world. 'I want to get to know Rio, I have never been. I want to see the beach." Ancelotti continued 'I also want to visit São Paulo, Belo Horizonte and Porto Alegre.' RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 25: Carlo Ancelotti wants to live in Brazil and visit the beach in ... More Rio de Janeiro. Pictured is the famous Copacabana. Ancelotti can pick up some Portuguese this way, whilst diving into Brazilian life and culture. In truth, it's a vital move as the pressure on the Brazilian national team has never been so fierce. The least 'Carlinhos' can do is make every effort to endear himself to the Brazilian people. Even though Ancelotti cuts a serious character at the best of times, this will please Brazilian fans and give the man himself a better perspective on public opinion and the everyday expectations placed on the national team. Ancelotti doesn't have anything to prove to anyone in the world of soccer, but the World Cup was just about the only thing he didn't win as a player. If he were to lead Brazil to a sixth (World Cup) title as coach he could go down as the best coach ever. All whilst ending the suffering of the most successful soccer nation history. Sometimes people think that Brazil are more interested in playing 'joga bonito' soccer than actually winning, but that is far from the truth. Of course we all associate the Brazilian game with an attractive and expressive attacking style of play, but silverware is the most important thing. Not least when your neighbours are dominating the global game. Even in trophyless years; the superstars of the 'Seleção' like Neymar have provided their moments of magic, but the people want more. The odd moment of magic isn't cutting it and the Brazilian public are crying out for a first World Cup title since 2002. The beautiful game is their identity and they have been starved of bragging rights for longer than they ever could have imagined. Ronaldo of Brazil with World Cup trophy celebrates with Gilberto Silva and team after winning the ... More FIFA World Cup Final Match 2002 match between Germany and Brazil at International Stadium Yokohama on June 30, 2002 in Yokohama, Japan.
Khaleej Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Ancelotti pledges to make struggling Brazil 'world champions again'
Carlo Ancelotti on Monday ruled injury-plagued Neymar out from Brazil's line-up for upcoming World Cup qualifiers and vowed to lead the team to a sixth title on his first day as Selecao coach. Former Real Madrid manager Ancelotti is the first non-Brazilian in six decades to coach the record five-time World Cup winners. "I'm very proud to lead the best team in the world. I have a big job ahead of me and have great hope that Brazil will become champions again," he said during his official presentation at a hotel in Rio de Janeiro. "The only goal is to win the 2026 World Cup," he said after receiving a green-and-yellow coach's jacket from Luiz Felipe Scolari, the manager who took Brazil to its last World Cup win in 2002. At 65, the Italian star manager, who has five Champions League titles under his belt, is taking the reins of a national team for the first time. Expectations are high in football-mad Brazil that he can revive the squad's fortunes. To that end, he announced the return of Manchester United midfielder and former Brazil captain Casemiro for June's qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay, alongside Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr and Barcelona winger Raphinha. Ancelotti is Brazil's fourth coach in two years, and he faces a formidable task. "Brazil was sort of decaying and needed that little light at the end of the tunnel. I think he is that light," said Jose Geraldo Da Silva, a 65-year-old retiree, who was waiting outside the Rio hotel to try catch a glimpse of the new trainer. Brazil has struggled for form in 2026 World Cup qualifying and sacked Dorival Junior in March after a humiliating 4-1 thrashing by regional arch-rivals Argentina. Ancelotti will cut his teeth on June 5 against Ecuador in Guayaquil and then on the 10th will host Paraguay in Sao Paulo. While ruling out Neymar for the fixtures, Ancelotti said that "obviously we're counting on him" for the future. In his last game for Brazil in October 2023, which ended in a 2-0 defeat to Uruguay, Neymar suffered a serious knee injury and has not worn his country's colors since then. Casemiro, 33, who has also not been called up since October 2023, did receive the nod to return, by contrast. Speaking in Spanish peppered with a few words of Portuguese, which he promised to quickly learn, Ancelotti said Casemiro would bring "charisma, personality and talent." New wunderkind Estevao, 18, who is set to join Chelsea from Sao Paulo's Palmeiras, was also called up. But injured Real Madrid forwards Rodrygo and Endrick did not make the list. Brazil is currently languishing in fourth place in the South American qualifying table for next year's tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The national football federation (CBF) spent two years wooing Ancelotti to try turn the page on years of disappointment for the national side and its fans. The Selecao have only made it as far as the World Cup semi-final once out of the last five tournaments -- in 2014 against Germany, who gave the World Cup hosts an historic 7-1 thrashing on home soil. Ancelotti's arrival also coincides with a period of turbulence for the CBF itself. On Sunday, it elected a new president, Samir Xaud, after the previous boss, Ednaldo Rodrigues was dismissed by a court over suspicions of forgery in his employment contract. "May Christ the Redeemer (Rio's landmark monument) bless the arrival of our Mr Carlo Ancelotti, so that he can secure... a highly coveted sixth world title," Xaud said by way of welcome to Ancelotti, to whom he vowed "total autonomy." Ancelotti's new role comes with a pay package of around 10 million euros ($11.4 million) a year, according to local media.
Washington Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Casemiro returns in Ancelotti's first Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers
RIO DE JANEIRO — New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti brought back midfielder Casemiro on Monday for World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay next week. The 33-year-old Casemiro was the Brazil captain at the 2022 World Cup but has been absent from the national team for about a year. Striker Neymar, who is still struggling to return from injury, was not picked.
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Casemiro returns in Ancelotti's first Brazil squad for World Cup qualifiers
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti brought back midfielder Casemiro on Monday for World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Paraguay next week. The 33-year-old Casemiro was the Brazil captain at the 2022 World Cup but has been absent from the national team for about a year. Striker Neymar, who is still struggling to return from injury, was not picked. Ancelotti arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday night after leaving Real Madrid, and the Italian is the first foreigner to coach the five-time World Cup champion full-time in a century. ___ Brazil: Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al-Nassr), Hugo Souza (Corinthians) Defenders: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Leo Ortiz, Wesley (all Flamengo), Alexsandro (Lille), Lucas Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain), Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan), Vanderson (Monaco) Midfielders: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Andrey Santos (Strasbourg), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Ederson (Atalanta), (Gerson) Forwards: Antony (Real Betis), Estêvão (Palmeiras), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham), Vinicius Júnior (Real Madrid) ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ancelotti in Brazil on mission to restore Selecao's lost glory
This handout picture released by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) shows the new Brazilian football team head coach Italian Carlo Ancelotti (L) talking with CBF president Samir Xaud as he arrives in Rio to take up his post (Rafael RIBEIRO) Days after bidding an emotional farewell to Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti on Monday takes up his new post as Brazil manager, with a mission to restore the lost glory of the five-time World Cup winners. Ancelotti is the first non-Brazilian in six decades to coach the Selecao. Advertisement He arrived on Sunday night in Rio de Janeiro wearing a cap emblazoned with five stars representing Brazil's record World Cup victories. He will be officially presented later Monday. At 65, the Italian star manager, who has five Champions League titles to his name, more than any other coach, will for the first time take the reins of a national team. The task that awaits him is a formidable one. Brazil have struggled for form in 2026 World Cup qualifying and sacked Dorival Junior in March after a humiliating 4-1 thrashing by Argentina. Ancelotti will cut his teeth in June with two key World Cup qualifiers, against Ecuador and Paraguay. Advertisement On Monday he will unveil his squad for the games. All eyes are on Neymar, who could be brought back into the squad after nearly two years absence. Brazilian media said the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker, who returned to his boyhood club of Santos in February after an injury-blighted time in Saudi Arabia, was among those being considered by Ancelotti. Brazil is currently languishing in fourth place in the South American qualifying table for next year's tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) spent two years wooing Ancelotti to try turn the page on years of disappointment for the national side and its fans. Advertisement The Selecao have only made it as far as the World Cup semi-final once out of the last five tournaments -- in 2014 against Germany, which gave the World Cup hosts an historic 7-1 thrashing on home soil. Ancelotti's arrival also coincides with a period of turbulence for the CBF itself. On Sunday, it elected a new president, Samir Xaud, after the previous boss, Ednaldo Rodrigues was dismissed by a court over suspicions of forgery in his employment contract. "May Christ the Redemptor (Rio's landmark monument) bless the arrival of our Mr Carlo Ancelotti, so that he can secure...a highly coveted sixth world title," Xaud said by way of welcome to Ancelotti, to whom he vowed "total autonomy." Ancelotti's new role comes with a pay package of around 10 million euros ($11.4 million) a year, according to local media. His son Davide will be among his assistants. ffb-lg/app/cb/dmc
