Summary
Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to be the new head coach of Brazil's national football team. This marks a rare choice for Brazil as they usually prefer local coaches. Ancelotti, who has a strong record of success in European football, is expected to start coaching Brazil after his current role at Real Madrid ends in May 2024.
Key Facts
- Carlo Ancelotti will become the head coach of Brazil's national football team.
- Ancelotti is a well-known European coach with success in five different countries.
- Brazil's national team has struggled in World Cup tournaments since their last win in 2002.
- Ancelotti is the fourth foreign coach in Brazil's history; previous foreign coaches led the team for only a few games each.
- Brazil's recent World Cup qualifying campaign has been challenging, including a 4-1 loss to Argentina.
- Brazil's Football Confederation aims for a change by appointing a foreign coach like Ancelotti.
- Ancelotti will start his role in May 2024 after ending his tenure at Real Madrid.
