Olugbemi. Adeyinka Ogunleye
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Overview
Brazil Announces Carlo Ancelotti As Head Coach
The 65-yo has won trophies in Italy, Spain, England & France. He will be the first foreign Manager to head the Selecao and the main forces will be to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, a tournament has never missed since inception
He will take charge from May 26
The greatest national team in the history of football will now be led by the most successful coach in the world. Carlo Ancelotti, synonymous with historic achievements, was announced this Monday (12th) by the President of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, as the new coach of the Brazilian national team. He will lead Brazil until the 2026 World Cup and will already coach the team in the next two qualifying matches against Ecuador and Paraguay, next month.
“Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil is more than a strategic move. It is a statement to the world that we are determined to reclaim the highest place on the podium. He is the greatest coach in history and, now, he is leading the greatest national team on the planet. Together, we will write new glorious chapters of Brazilian football,” said Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the CBF.
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