Tag: Carlo Ancelotti

30Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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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 EmmanuelNo Comments

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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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30Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti’s admiration for Laporte faces financial roadblocks

Aymeric Laporte of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring the 1st goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Shabab v Al Nassr FC at Al-Shabab Club Stadium on October 18, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid have set their sights on bolstering their defence in the upcoming winter and summer transfer windows. According to a report from The Athletic, Carlo Ancelotti has a strong admiration for Aymeric Laporte, but signing him could pose financial challenges for the club. Laporte’s experience at both Athletic Club in La Liga and Manchester City in the Premier League makes him a standout option. However, the financial hurdles make his acquisition a complex prospect. Real Madrid want a defender Real Madrid’s priorities for these transfer windows are clear: they aim to secure reinforc...

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4Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid squad list to face AC Milan

Real Madrid will return to action tomorrow night after a ten-day break as they get set to take on AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu in the UEFA Champions League. It will be Los Blancos’ first match after the 0-4 mauling at the hands of FC Barcelona in El Clasico as their weekend La Liga encounter against Valencia was postponed. MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 4: Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid CF, seen speaking during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD4 training and press conference at Ciudad Real Madrid on November 4, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) Ahead of the contest against his former employers, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced the squad list of players that will be at his disposal tomorr...

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23Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ancelotti: “Vinícius will win the Ballon d’Or”

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media following Tuesday night’s memorable win over Borussia Dortmund, praising the hero of the hour, Vinícius Júnior, by saying, “I can say that it is rare to see a player who makes a second half as he does. MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 22: Vinicius Junior and Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid CF celebrate after scoring his team's fourth goal with during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 22, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Mateo Villalba/Getty Images) Apart from the goals, with an energy and intensity, with an extraordinary character. He will win the Ballon d’Or, not for tonight, but for last season. These are three goals that will...

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5Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Real Madrid vs Villarreal line up: Ancelotti drops a big name

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will drop a big name from his starting line up as Kylian Mbappe is reintroduced against Villarreal in La Liga on Saturday. LILLE, FRANCE - OCTOBER 02: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between LOSC Lille and Real Madrid C.F. at Stade Pierre Mauroy on October 02, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) At a prematch press conference in the Spanish capital on Friday afternoon, Ancelotti noted that the visitors who were the last team to top his men at the Bernabeu have been "doing very well" thus far this season, with tonight's fixture providing Los Blancos with "an opportunity for us to reconnect, to play good football again....

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22Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Ancelotti: Madrid slowly getting ‘back to our best’

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team are improving "little by little" after their 4-1 comeback win against Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday. Madrid failed to score in the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu -- they've only scored one first-half goal all season -- and went behind to a Thibaut Courtois own goal not long after the interval. The introduction of Vinícius Júnior -- who was rested at the start -- changed the game, as goals from Dani Carvajal, Rodrygo, Vinícius and Kylian Mbappé gave Madrid all three points. "I thought it was a good game, we reacted well after Espanyol's goal," Ancelotti said in his post-match news conference. "We played better, with more rhythm, we had more chances. "We played faster, moving the ball with more speed, with better movement ... our mobility...

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16Sep By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Champions League

Official: Real Madrid squad list to face VfB Stuttgart

Real Madrid are all set to kickstart the defence of their UEFA Champions League crown tomorrow at the Santiago Bernabeu when they take VfB Stuttgart in their first fixture of the newly-introduced ‘League phase’. Ahead of Tuesday night’s contest in the Spanish capital, manager Carlo Ancelotti has announced the list of players who will be available at his disposal. The big news is that key midfield duo Aurelien Tchouameni and Jude Bellingham are back in the squad after spending some time on the sidelines due to injury. It is likely that both are put into the starting XI right away by the manager. Meanwhile, Eder Militao also makes the squad list despite reports suggesting that the Brazilian would miss tomorrow’s game after he missed training today. Tomorrow’s game will see Kylian Mbappe mak...

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