The Brazilian Football Confederation announced the dismissal of Dorival Junior on Friday and is dreaming of signing the Real Madrid coach.
Brazil's 4-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers had almost immediate consequences. Ednaol Rodrigues, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), announced the dismissal of Dorival Júnior on Friday .
Even before it was officially announced, speculation began to swirl about various names who could take his position , with the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico on the horizon. Some have real chances, while others depend on many factors but excite the Brazilian people. The most notable are Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) and Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid). The most likely candidates would be Jorge Jesus or Filipe Luis .
Carlo Ancelotti, the much desired
Ancelotti has long been considered the ideal candidate in Brazil to manage the national team. This is due, among other factors, to his ability to get the most out of Vinicius Jr. , who isn't the same in a Real Madrid shirt as he is in a Canarinha, but who should be the role model for a generation that is seeing it increasingly difficult for Neymar to return to his prime.
Well, is it really feasible for the Italian to coach Brazil? It's complicated, but there are several key factors that could make it a reality. The Real Madrid coach has a contract until 2026 and is determined to fulfill it, as he reiterated this Friday. "The contract speaks volumes. I have nothing to add to this. I have a lot of affection for the Brazilian national team, its players, and the fans, but I have a contract with Real Madrid."
Halfway through the season, with Real Madrid in the midst of contention for the League, Cup, and Champions League titles, it would be odd if he said anything else. But that depends on how the season ends. A double or treble, or even a title, isn't the same as winning nothing and Barça winning everything. This latter scenario could fuel doubts about his future at Real Madrid and give hope to Brazil, according to Brazilian media.
Another notable name is Xabi Alonso , who Real Madrid are widely aware is earmarked as their future manager once Carletto leaves. The decision he makes at the end of the season is crucial: whether he stays at Bayer Leverkusen until the end of his contract (2026) or seeks a new opportunity. If he leaves, Real Madrid's interest could increase, which would lead to Ancelotti's release.
Thus, the most feasible scenario they see in Brazil would be that Ancelotti would arrive in 2026, once his contract with Real Madrid expires and the World Cup is over. It's the most feasible scenario, but far from the one they want. They would want him tomorrow.
The role of Ronaldo Nazario
The CBF has already resumed contact with the veteran coach, according to reports in Brazil. The intermediaries are said to be Cafu, Roberto Carlos, Kaká, and the aforementioned Ronaldo. "I don't remember ever speaking about this with Ronaldo," Carlo responded to the rumors.
A very different version from Ronaldo's, who did claim to have helped in the process by speaking with Ancelotti. "After negotiations, everything got stuck because I didn't have Madrid's release. If he hadn't won anything, Madrid would have kicked him out and he would have come (referring to last season), but he won the Champions League and stayed. What happens in the remaining two months of the competition can decide everything."
malablata
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With this guy, Brazil will win the 2030 World Cup, because 2026 is already for Portugal.
putimopruy
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Under Xaxi I used to think barca players are not good enough until Flicks came, every barca player are on fire, barca were thinking of letting Lewandowski, Raphina and Feran go but same player are among Balloondor contender, see De Jong, see Kunde, see Inego see them under Xavi and see them now. Therefore, I believe Brazil issue is not about the players but the manager, get someone who knows how to bring the best out of the players and you get outstanding results. If Flicks have Raphina, Vinicius and Rodrigo in his front any team will be dead. The truth is, Argentina doesn't have a better players than any national team but over period of time Argentina took time to build a team, football is a team spot, Brazil and Portugal have more individuals players than Argentina but Argentina has a great team, no room for individualistic tendency as we see in Portugal where only one person want to score and be the only one who is to be seen. The problem with Brazil is they don't play as a team, everybody want to be the boss, they need a very good manager who will bring everyone to same page.Portugal play as a team without Cristiano.