Tag: Carlo Ancelotti

6Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Brazil held by Ecuador in Ancelotti coaching debut

Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti gives instructions to his players during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Ecuador and Brazil at the Monumental Banco Pichincha stadium in Guayaquil, province of Guayas, Ecuador on June 5, 2025. Carlo Ancelotti's debut as coach of Brazil ended in a goalless draw in Ecuador in South American World Cup qualifying. The 65-year-old Italian, who left Real Madrid at the end of the European season, has been charged with taking Brazil through the latter stages of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The former AC Milan and Chelsea manager replaced Dorival Junior, who was sacked at the end of March after the 4-1 thrashing at the hands of reigning champions and bitter rivals Argentina. Thursday's result leaves the S...

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25May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Carlo Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid after final match at Santiago Bernabeu

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 24: Tribute to Carlo Ancelotti after his last match as head coach of Real Madrid after the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match played between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad on May 24, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid and head coach Carlo Ancelotti have reached an agreement that will see the Italian manager step down from his role after the club’s final match of the season. According to an official statement from the club, Ancelotti will lead Real Madrid for the last time on Saturday at Santiago Bernabéu. The match will mark the end of his successful era with the Spanish giants, bringing closure to a tenure that has seen immense success. During his time in charge, Ancelotti managed Real Madrid across six campaigns and secured 15 trophies. These titles ...

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22May By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Dani Carvajal: “I am very sad about Ancelotti’s departure”

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 14: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, reacts during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid right-back Dani Carvajal spoke to El Chiringuito about manager Carlo Ancelotti’s impact on his game, and his departure. He was asked about the fact that Ancelotti would leave at the end of this La Liga campaign, to which he showed his dismay. He said: “I am very sad about Ancelotti’s departure. He is almost like a sports father to me. I hope he gets the send-off he deserves.” He talked about how long he has been around the manager, and said: “I have been with Ancelotti for many years, we have won everything with him. I hope he gets the farewell he deserves as the most succes...

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15May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Real Madrid’s last-gasp winner against Mallorca delays Barcelona title party

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid and Endrick centre-forward of Real Madrid and Brazil greets each othre during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. This may have done no more than delay the inevitable and no one truly believes in a miracle, but suddenly there was a roar, a release, some life at the Santiago Bernabéu. The day before, Carlo Ancelotti had talked about the many wonderful comebacks over his years at Real Madrid, moments he said would never be forgotten, and now here in his penultimate game in this stadium was another, 20-year-old centre-back Jacobo Ramón scoring with the last touch of the game to defeat Real Mallorca and keep the league title alive for another day at least. It came ...

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13May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti breaks silence on Brazil role as he suggests he is unhappy

VALDEBEBAS, SPAIN - MAY 13: Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, attends his press conference during the training day of Real Madrid ahead the Spanish League, LaLiga EA Sports, football match against RCD Mallorca at Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid on May 13, 2025, in Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain. Carlo Ancelotti has suggested he is unhappy with the timing of Brazil's announcement over his appointment as their new manager. Ancelotti on Monday was confirmed as the boss of the Brazil national team and will take up the role on May 26, after the end of the LaLiga season. The Italian, 65, will become the first foreign head coach of the Brazil side. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed in a statement that Ancelotti, who had one year left on his Real Madrid contract, would be joinin...

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12May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid’s Carlo Ancelotti named coach of Brazilian national team

Carlo Ancelotti coaches during the match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF, corresponding to week 35 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on May 11, 2025. (Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti will serve as the new coach of the Brazil men's national team, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Monday."Bringing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil is more than a strategic move," confederation president Ednaldo Rodrigues said. "It is a statement to the world that we are determined to reclaim the top spot 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 for Brazilian football....

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30Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Carlo Ancelotti ‘Rejects Brazil as he performs shock U-turn’

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Coliseum on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly rejected the opportunity to manage the Brazilian national team. The Italian manager is set to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, and has been heavily linked with taking charge of the five-time World Cup winners. According to Marca, Ancelotti travelled to London on Monday and was expected to sign his Brazil contract in the English capital. He did not put pen to paper, but was still considered likely to formalise his move into international football when he returned to Spain on Tuesday. However, he has now opted to turn down Brazil's proposal, and contacted the president of the Brazilian fed...

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29Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti reportedly set for Real Madrid exit

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid during the La Liga match between Getafe CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Coliseum on April 23, 2025 in Getafe, Spain. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to take over the Brazilian national team, according to several Spanish media outlets reports on Monday. The veteran Italian has one more year on his contract with the Spanish giants, but after quarter-final Champions League elimination by Arsenal and Copa del Rey defeat by rivals Barcelona, is poised to depart the Santiago Bernabeu. Ancelotti has not hidden that a potential exit was on the cards and said his future was "a topic for the next weeks" after defeat by Barca on Saturday. Spanish media report Ancelotti would take over ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June, leaving Madr...

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27Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti: “We played a very good game in the second half”

SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 26: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, reacts during the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja on April 26, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after the 3-2 loss to Barcelona in the final of the Copa Del Rey on Saturday. He was asked about their performance in the second half, and he said: “In the second half, we looked for ways out from the back, and when they eased off the pressure a bit, we managed to do so. We played a very good game in the second half.” Ancelotti on the game “We had the game under control, but they tried to get a ball behind us and that’s when things got complicated. We have to keep fighting because we gave everything we had, we competed ve...

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23Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Brazil reportedly ready to match Ancelotti’s Real Madrid salary

Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid CF, appears during the La Liga EA Sports 2024/25 football match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club Bilbao at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain, on April 20, 2025. The more Carlo Ancelotti moves away from Real Madrid, he grows closer to a big move to the Brazilian national team who have been his admirers for a long time now. The Selecao have been in his pursuit for close to two years and are seriously pushing to complete his signing given that he is now close to leaving Real Madrid. Their big goal is for him to lead the team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup and bring them back to their former glory days, something they have been significantly far off from in recent years. No time to lose As relayed in a recent update by Hugo Cerezo (...

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19Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Ancelotti rules out Madrid rift, won’t talk future

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025 in London, England. Carlo Ancelotti has denied there's any rift behind the scenes at Real Madrid, saying he will discuss his future with the club at the end of the season. Ancelotti's position has been heavily questioned after Madrid were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, to crash out of the Champions League quarterfinals 5-1 on aggregate. The Italian has won two LaLiga and Champions League doubles since returning to Madrid 2021, but the team -- which is still battling for the league title and plays the Copa del Rey final next week -- has suffered several high-profile defe...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Ancelotti suspended for Real Madrid clash vs Alaves after yellow card in Valencia loss

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 05: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, gestures during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 05, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Real Madrid succumbed to a shock 2-1 defeat to Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier today, losing further ground in the La Liga title race.It was a disappointing display from the Merengues, which drew boos and whistles from the home support at various stages. The result will put manager Carlo Ancelotti under pressure especially with talks of him being replaced by Xabi Alonso at the end of the ongoing season. Ancelotti suspended Amidst the discourse surrounding the performance and the defeat vs. Valencia, Ancelotti will now also have t...

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30Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Carlo Ancelotti: La Liga title race will be a three-team battle

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 29: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and CD Leganés at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 29, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Carlo Ancelotti is under no illusions over the task facing Real Madrid in the La Liga title race. As rivals Barcelona returned from the international break with a 3-0 midweek win over Osasuna – Los Blancos needed to react in their own comeback. Ancelotti’s charges were forced to dig deep to secure a late 3-2 win over Leganes via a Kylian Mbappe double in the capital. That moves Real Madrid back level with leaders Barcelona with the Catalans holding on to top spot due to a better head-to-head record. However, Barcelona can move further ahead ...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Real Madrid could reportedly replace Carlo Ancelotti next season

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid looks to Kylian Mbappe centre-forward of Real Madrid and France after is replaced during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Benito Villamarin on March 2, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Real Madrid have had a successful three-year partnership with legendary Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti in his second spell in charge of the club. He has won 10 titles, and could win more by the end of this season as he challenges for all three major competitions. Real Madrid are third in the league, and sit with an advantage in the round of 16 of the Champions League as well as the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey. However, there is a possibility that despite these accomplishments, Ancelotti does not sit in the dugout come the s...

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5Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Carlo Ancelotti concerned about one key aspect of his Real Madrid team

VALDEBEBAS, SPAIN - MARCH 03: Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, attends his press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League, football match against Atletico de Madrid, at Ciudad Deportiva Real Madrid on March 03, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. Real Madrid secured a key advantage in their Champions League matchup against Atletico Madrid by registering a hard-fought 2-1 win in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. However, the margin of Real Madrid’s victory could have been much higher had it not been for some indecision from the attackers in front of goal. The performances of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius, in particular, were concerning as both struggled to make any impact on last night’s game. Although coach Carlo Ancelotti, in the post-match presser, defended the duo citing Atle...

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3Mar By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Ancelotti: “Injuries are an opportunity to see the character of the team”

Carlo Ancelotti head coach of Real Madrid during the LaLiga match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Benito Villamarin on March 2, 2025 in Seville, Spain. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League tie against Atlético Madrid, addressing a number of pre-match topics. Among them was the team’s ability to compete on all three fronts, as Ancelotti reflected that “we have had very serious injuries. This affects a season, obviously, but in this sense we have a very good player who is helping us a lot like Raúl Asencio. Sometimes injuries are an opportunity to see the character of the team and the squad and new players. The truth is that it is a very physically demanding schedule for the players.” Ancelotti on what he wants...

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20Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Ancelotti considering continuing with Real Madrid midfielder in makeshift role – report

Federico Valverde central midfield of Real Madrid and Uruguay during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Real Madrid secured their place in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League after they defeated Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg of their knockout playoff (6-3 on aggregate) on Wednesday night. It was a clinical display from Los Blancos who made sure that Pep Guardiola’s men never stood a chance, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way with a hat-trick. A number of other players also stood out with brilliant performances as Raul Asencio, Rodrygo Goes, Dani Ceballos, and Jude Bellingham, among ot...

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13Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti provides fresh Mbappe injury update

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid lies on the ground after an injury during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid C.F. at Stadio di Bergamo on December 10, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy.   Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has on Friday provided an update on the wellbeing of key attacker Kylian Mbappe. This of course comes after the summer arrival in Spain’s capital was just yesterday condemned to an incoming spell on the sidelines. Mbappe, for his part, featured from the off on Tuesday, as Real Madrid locked horns with Atalanta in the Champions League. En route to an eventual 3-2 triumph for his side, during which he himself opened the scoring however, the 25-year-old was forced into a premature departure from proceedings. This came owing to...

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6Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti: “Vinicius Jr will be ready for Atalanta game ”

BILBAO, SPAIN - DECEMBER 4: Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic de Bilbao v Real Madrid at the San Mames Stadium on December 4, 2024 in Bilbao Spain (Photo by Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images) Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti provided an update on Vinicius Jr’s injury, saying that he should be back for the game against Atalanta next week. He said: “Seeing Vinicius is good news, he has recovered very well. He won’t be ready for tomorrow, but he will be ready for the Champions League. Alaba has helped us a lot in training, but he needs another month. He will be back in January. The deadline for him is next year.”Alaba has helped us a lot in training, but he needs another month. He will be back in January. The deadlin...

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1Dec By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Perez backs Ancelotti despite recent results

Florentino Perez President of Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti the head coach / manager of Real Madrid during the UEFA Super Cup 2024 match between Real Madrid and Atalanta BC at National Stadium on August 14, 2024 in Warsaw, Poland. Real Madrid’s recent loss to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League have rung alarm bells inside the camp, with doubts creeping in about Carlo Ancelotti. The Italian’s future came under the radar shortly after the 2-0 loss, with many expecting Santiago Solari to immediately take over as the interim coach. It must be noted that Real Madrid have already identified their ideal successor to Ancelotti in the form of Xabi Alonso, who will be available next summer. Florentino Perez backs Ancelotti However, according to MARCA, it appears Ancelotti has received th...

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