'Two of the best five players in world' - Ancelotti's bid to revive Brazil
Summary
Carlo Ancelotti became the first foreign coach of Brazil’s national football team in 2025. He is working hard to connect with the team and fans, including learning Portuguese, as Brazil prepares for the upcoming World Cup. Ancelotti brings a strong record as a coach and faces the challenge of helping Brazil win the World Cup for the first time since 2002.Key Facts
- Carlo Ancelotti agreed to coach Brazil’s national football team in May 2025.
- He is the first foreign coach ever hired by Brazil for the World Cup.
- Ancelotti previously worked with 43 Brazilian players but had only been to Brazil once before as a scout.
- He hired a Portuguese teacher and takes four lessons a week to learn the language.
- Brazil recently beat Panama 6-2 in a warm-up match before the World Cup.
- Brazil has won five World Cups but hasn’t won since 2002 and risks going six tournaments without a title.
- Some Brazilian football figures were initially against hiring a foreign coach.
- Ancelotti has won five Champions League titles and trophies in Europe’s top five leagues.
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