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Daily Record
5 days ago
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- Daily Record
Ancelotti makes quick Rangers pivot as Steven Gerrard breaks cover over Russell Martin appointment
The latest news involving Rangers all in one place as part of your Saturday AM news bulletin The Brazilian FA have now confirmed Davide Ancelotti will join dad Carlo's coaching staff - just days after missing out on the Rangers job. The former Real Madrid assistant is widely expected to become a boss in his own right and was close to striking out on his own at Ibrox However, Russell Martin was the man Rangers went for in the end to lead their American revolution. But the Italian is straight back to work, joining his legendary father Carlo's backroom team for the Selecao's World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Tuesday. The Brazilian FA stated: "We are pleased to announce that Davide Ancelotti will arrive in Sao Paulo to join our coaching staff. "He will be one of the national team's assistant coaches. He began his career as an assistant in 2015 and has worked for Napoli, Everton, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. "With a solid academic background in sports science, he has a FIFA PRO license and arrives to contribute to the team's preparation for upcoming international challenges. "The arrival of Davide Ancelotti represents another step in our quest for innovation and technical improvement. His international experience and training methodologies will be fundamental for the development of the players and for building an even more competitive team. "We are confident his presence will be an important reinforcement in our national team's journey towards its objectives." Meanwhile, Steven Gerrard has shown his support for the appointment of Martin. The Liverpool hero has been out of work since departing Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq and was one of the leading names that wouldn't go away in the race for the Ibrox hot seat. Record Sport revealed he wanted time to weigh up his options and discuss the potential move with his wife Alex and that ended with the Anfield legend opting to stay put for at least 12 more months in what was described as a 'lifestyle' choice. But he broke cover to like an official Rangers Instagram post of Martin signing his contract. Elsewhere, former Rangers winger Ryan Kent is out to show what he has to offer on the world stage. He will take part in the Club World Cup with his Seattle Sounders team-mates and coming up against the very best was one of the key reasons behind making the move. He told the club website: 'It's a tournament with all the best teams around the world, so it's quite exciting. "If you ever want to win trophies, you have to approach every game like it's a final. You have to set a good tempo to the start of the tournament and get off to a good start and showing other teams that you're not just here to take part. "You still want to show people across Europe and worldwide what your abilities are as a footballer and what you can still do with the ball,' he said. 'It was a perfect opportunity to put myself in and be back on the world stage and showing people what I can do. 'I think [clubs are] going to take it quite seriously,' he said. 'I'm not quite sure what the [external] expectation is [for us], but in-house, we want to compete the best that we can and show people what we can do as a team. 'It's the most talked about tournament in football right now. 'Everybody is excited for it, especially with the caliber of teams that are in the tournament. But for us, we have a game this weekend in Vancouver. "It's trying to find the right balance of what's important and right now that is the most important game for us this weekend. As soon as that's over, that's when our focus will shift to this tournament.'
Khaleej Times
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Brazil sack coach Dorival after humiliating loss in Argentina
Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Jr, the country's football confederation (CBF) said on Friday, after the five-times world champions were thrashed 4-1 away to fierce rivals Argentina in a humiliating qualifying loss in Buenos Aires. The 62-year-old was appointed in January 2024 after the team spent a year under two caretaker coaches as the Brazilian FA were unable to lure Italian Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid. "The Brazilian Football Confederation informs that coach Dorival Jr is no longer in charge of the Brazilian national team," the confederation said in a statement. "The management thanks (Dorival) and wishes him success in continuing his career ... the CBF will work to find his replacement," it added. Dorival was handed the job after his success with Flamengo in 2022 where he won the Copa Libertadores and Brazilian Cup, a trophy he lifted again the next year with Sao Paulo. However, he never seemed to get to grips with the national team job and failed to earn the trust of Brazil's demanding fans after winning only seven of his 16 games in charge.
New York Times
28-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Brazil are a mess. What will it take to fix them?
Brazil aren't a nation accustomed to many low points on the international stage, but their 4-1 humbling by Argentina in Buenos Aires on Tuesday night was undoubtedly one of them. The loss marked Brazil's heaviest ever defeat in a World Cup qualifier, compounded by the fact Argentina had already secured their qualification before kickoff thanks to Bolivia's failure to beat Uruguay. Advertisement On the latest episode of The Totally Football Show, James Richardson, Charlie Eccleshare, Benji Lanyado and Michael Cox were joined by Sky Sports reporter and Brazil fan Natalie Gedra. Natalie broke down how the turmoil within the Brazilian FA, coupled with a shortage of top-class coaches, has led to the team's recent struggles on the pitch. A partial transcript has been edited for clarity and length. The full episode is available on 'The Totally Football Show' feed on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. James: Natalie, what have the repercussions been in Brazil and who are they talking about there? Also, what is the position of Dorival Junior (head coach), and why is it the fault of the man at the top? Natalie: There are so many things to address. With Dorival Junior, since he started working with Brazil, no one was convinced because Brazil hadn't really played well, apart from his first couple of games. There's a meeting between him and Ednaldo Rodrigues, the president of the Brazilian Federation, scheduled for this Friday. The Brazilian media is already reporting that they are back in touch with Carlo Ancelotti, and there is hope of getting Ancelotti. Another name would be Jorge Jesus, who was the head coach of Flamengo and is now at Al Hilal. It's almost certain Dorival Junior won't make it to the World Cup in 2026. But there is a big question mark because I've mentioned Ancelotti and Jesus, and everybody is talking about these two names, but they're both involved in the Club World Cup this summer. So the big question is, 'Will Brazil have a manager in the next international break?' Because it's before the Club World Cup and there's a possibility Dorival Junior won't even make it to June. And even if he is the head coach for the next international break, what will happen after that? That is a big question mark. The next matches are against Ecuador and Paraguay, but people aren't concerned about whether Brazil will qualify or not, because everybody will basically qualify, it feels like 150 teams will be at the World Cup in 2026… The bigger concern is how we are going to look in the United States, Canada and Mexico because it's been really bad. At the top of the hierarchy, you have Ednaldo Rodrigues, who just got re-elected the day before the Argentina match with no opposition. This was concerning and also shocking because no one likes him. Ronaldo tried to run for the presidency of the Brazilian FA, but the state federations — of which there are 27 states in Brazil and all needed to be on board — weren't even talking and weren't willing to open talks with Ronaldo to back him up. So Ednaldo Rodrigues was re-elected without opposition. Advertisement There is a lack of perspective of some order in the structure of Brazilian football, and it's quite sad. Maybe we can rock up and perform well in the World Cup after these poor qualifiers, it's happened before in 1994 and 2002. But there's this reliance on the talent, and that's it. There's an assumption that because we have talented players, we can just sort this out. But it runs deeper than that. James: In 2002 and 1994, though, Natalie, were you this bad in qualifying? Natalie: In 2002, it was really bad. We only got through in the last game, and there were two changes of managers, so it was a bit chaotic. As for 1994, we had Romario, who basically just went and sorted out the whole thing. The process of 2002 was really chaotic, but in the end, we had Luiz Felipe Scolari, who brought some order in those final rounds and matches. But the thing is, we can't keep relying on pure talent to win a World Cup. It's been 24 years now in 2026. But there is hope, and I think that's the mentality of the Brazilian FA. Benji: Natalie, with Ancelotti, what is this obsession? Natalie: What is being reported in the Brazilian media is that Ancelotti did like the idea of managing Brazil. There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive. But at the same time, the Brazilian FA is just a mess. I think the conversations with Ancelotti started in a positive way, but then he saw that it was a mess. We didn't even have a Brazilian FA president when he said no to the job; this was one of the main reasons he turned it down. People keep talking about Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola, but these guys are used to dealing with well-structured environments. But there is a clinging hope of Ancelotti because the FA believe the talent and brand of Brazilian football is going to sort it out and convince him. Advertisement Charlie: Is there any thought of Brazil finding their Lionel Scaloni equivalent? A former West Ham winger, maybe… or just someone who's not necessarily a big name. I don't think Scaloni came into Argentina with a huge amount of fanfare. So, anyone outside of Ancelotti or Guardiola? A more low-key person who can launch a cultural change? Natalie: Argentina stumbled into Scaloni, and things have worked out really well. They've been rewarded by keeping him and trusting his process because the players have been responding to him. But there is a big crisis in Brazil in terms of management. Brazil hasn't been forming managers. This argument has been happening for so long now because Tite was the head coach of Brazil for two World Cups. People have been talking about this topic for almost 10 years, and they still haven't come up with a solution. It's not like, 'Oh my God, Tite all of a sudden just left and we're now left with this problem.' No, we knew Tite was going to leave after 2022, and everyone knew there was this problem with Brazilian head coaches. Fernando Diniz had some time, but it didn't work for him, and maybe in terms of profile, it wasn't right for him, even though he's a brilliant manager. But there are no options. This is why the Brazilian league keeps turning to Portuguese head coaches. They don't have Brazilian coaches, or any young Brazilian upcoming coaches like Scaloni with Argentina. You can listen to full episodes of The Totally Football Show for free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 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Reuters
24-03-2025
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- Reuters
Brazil coach aims to silence doubters with statement win over Argentina
BRASILIA, Brazil, March 24 (Reuters) - Brazil can prove their critics wrong by ending their winless run against old foes Argentina, coach Dorival Jr said ahead of the World Cup qualifying clash between the two sides in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Brazil have not beaten the reigning world champions in six years, a run that extends to 16 years for matches hosted in Argentina. However, after a late 2-1 victory over Colombia on Thursday in which Brazil returned to winning ways after successive draws, Dorival believed Tuesday's showdown could be the ideal situation to prove his side are still a force to be reckoned with. "We will face the reigning champions of the world and South America, the most successful team in the world in recent years and we will go out there to win, to play our best football and beat them at their ground," Dorival told a press conference on Monday. "We live in a country that loves to criticise, it's a shame but that's what I think. That we love to criticise and rarely get the respect when it deserves. But time puts everyone in their place. "I understand how football works and I embrace the challenge of being under pressure. I believe in hard work, dedication, respect and seriousness in what we do. I've been in charge of the national team for 15 games. You can put me accountable for my work in due time." The last time Brazil won in Argentina was in 2009, a 3-1 victory in Santa Fe. Since their 2-0 win in the Copa America semi-final in 2019, Brazil have lost three of their last four games against their bitter rivals, all 1-0. Dorival has so far failed to earn the trust of Brazil's demanding fans after winning seven of 15 games in charge since taking over in early 2024 after the team spent a year under two caretaker coaches as the Brazilian FA tried and failed to lure Italian Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid. The win against Colombia lifted Brazil to third in South American qualifying with 21 points, one behind second-placed Ecuador and seven from leaders Argentina. The top six qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Egypt Today
20-03-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
Pressure mounts on struggling Brazil but coach see progress
Brazil's Gabriel Magalhaes during training REUTERS/Adriano Machado (Reuters) - Brazil coach Dorival Jr insists they are making progress despite sitting fifth in the standings ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Peru. The five-time World Cup winners have been grappling with mounting pressure after winning only two of their last five games amid a series of poor performances. They were held to back-to-back 1-1 draws against Venezuela and Uruguay in their last two outings, but Dorival is hopeful they will rediscover their identity and get back to winning ways when they host Colombia in the capital Brasilia on Thursday. "We are responsible for the team's current form and for everything that has happened," Dorival told a press conference on Wednesday. "We are looking to recover in a competition that is getting harder every year and to get back to being consistent we will need to restructure ourselves once and for all and seek organisation to have a good defence and an efficient attack. "I would be more concerned than I am today if I didn't see progress despite the latest results... We are trying to make corrections so that the next results can be different, but there is progress, even though many do not want to see it..." Brazil have been in unfamiliar territory for over two years, since crashing out of the 2022 World Cup to Croatia on penalties in the quarter-finals, a heartbreaking elimination that led to the exit of long-time manager Tite. Dorival was appointed in early 2024 after the team spent a year under two caretaker coaches as the Brazilian FA tried and failed to lure Italian Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid. Dorival has so far failed to earn the trust of Brazil's demanding fans after winning only six of 14 games in charge, including a lacklustre Copa America campaign, when they were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Uruguay. Brazil are fifth in the standings on 18 points, one point ahead of Paraguay and one behind Colombia and Ecuador. Uruguay are second on 20 points while Argentina are top on 25 points. Only the top six are guaranteed a berth at the 2026 World Cup finals. They will face Colombia with seven players who could miss Tuesday's game in Argentina if they receive a yellow card, including key starters such as Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Raphinha, Bruno Guimaraes and Gabriel Magalhaes. In the South American Qualifiers, two yellow cards result in an automatic suspension. Brazil will be without talisman Neymar, who was set to make a long-awaited comeback following over a year recovering from a knee ligament tear but was ruled out last week with a muscle injury. Dorival was tight-lipped about his team selection, but heaped praise on Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro. "Regarding Neymar, it is only natural that we put all our efforts into building a team around a player like him... It ended up not happening and I hope that he recovers soon," Dorival said. "Joao Pedro is very versatile, a forward that has been playing sometimes as a striker, others as a second forward... He can be an asset but we have options."
