…Saint-Germain. 5.James Rodríguez – Everton (2020) The Colombian midfielder reunited with Carlo Ancelotti at Everton after leaving Real Madrid. Although he brought international pedigree and star quality to Goodison Park, his stay proved inconsistent before he departed for Qatar. 6.Raphaël Varane – Manchester United (20…

Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti. has admitted that his tactical decisions during the hydration break may have cost his side in their 2026 FIFA World Cup defeat to Norway. Reflecting on the match in an interview with ESPN monitored by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Italian said Brazil were in control before the schedu…

…moved quickly to wrap up the signing of the Brazil international, who failed to make Carlo Ancelotti's World Cup squad this summer. Speaking to United after completing the move, Santos said: "Everything about Manchester United is special; it is an incredible feeling to join a club that some of my biggest idols have rep…

…raises fresh questions Those plans changed after Ederson received a late call-up to Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The expectation was that the 27-year-old would complete his medical once Brazil’s campaign ended. However, despite Brazil’s elimination by Norway, there has been no progress on…

…Vinicius Jr and later palming away a looping effort onto the post in the 86th minute, as Carlo Ancelotti's side struggled to find a way past a resolute Norwegian defence despite introducing Neymar and teenager Endrick from the bench.

…Vinicius insisted the decision over the penalty taker was made by head coach Carlo Ancelotti and not by him. "Why didn't I take the penalty? Because it was the manager's decision. I never hide or shirk my responsibilities. "At Real Madrid, whenever the manager asked me to, I took them. Here, I followed the decision tha…

…him level with Lionel Messi on seven goals for the tournament. For Brazil, who hired Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to end a 24-year World Cup drought, it is the sixth straight tournament where they have been knocked out by European opposition. Sunday's loss marked Brazil's earliest exit at a World Cup since they were elimin…

…against either co-hosts Mexico or England in Miami on July 11. For Brazil, which hired Carlo Ancelotti in a bid to end a 24-year World Cup drought, it is the sixth straight tournament where they have been knocked out by European opposition. The last time Brazil failed to reach at least the quarter-finals came 36 years…

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is unhappy he has had such a limited role at the World Cup but has handled the situation professionally and remains a positive influence within the squad. The country's all-time leading goalscorer has made just one substitute appearance at his fourth World Cup, playing the final…

…quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti’s team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany play Paraguay and Morocco take on the Netherlands in perhaps the tie of the round. The Brazilians are desperate to win the World Cup again, 24 years afte…

Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has insisted that Neymar will be called up for his side’s final group game against Scotland. Neymar has been recovering from a calf injury he sustained before the World Cup started. The Santos forward missed Brazil’s first two games against Morocco and Haiti. Recall that Brazil playe…

…79 goals, missed the opening 1-1 draw with Morocco. He has also been omitted by coach Carlo Ancelotti from the squad for their second group game against Haiti on Saturday. "Neymar? He is not even playing!" Lula replied to a young boy when he mentioned Neymar's name. "Neymar is the first player to be called up (to the n…

…(against Morocco), but this is in the past and we’ve learned from it.” Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said he would change the line-up — and sought to put the team’s sluggish start into context. “Getting off to a good start is important in a World Cup, but the most important thing is that the team, rather than being perf…

…34-year-old missed the opening 1-1 draw with Morocco and has also been omitted by coach Carlo Ancelotti from the squad for their second group game against Haiti later on Friday. “Neymar? He is not even playing!” Lula replied to a young boy when he mentioned Neymar’s name. “Neymar is the first player to be called up (to…

…The five-time champions were trailing when the hydration break arrived, allowing manager Carlo Ancelotti to pass on new instructions to his players.Less than 20 minutes later, Brazil had levelled through Vinicius Jr, with Ancelotti later acknowledging the break had helped his side assert control.Netherlands captain Vir…

…might be the same here, but Brazil will definitely win. They have a brilliant manager in Carlo Ancelotti, who is adaptable and always seems to find a way to win.Haiti coach Sebastien Migne was Rigobert Song's assistant when Cameroon upset Brazil at the 2022 World Cup but I don't see him repeating that result.Sutton's p…

…and one of the finest goalkeepers on the planet undone by two touches.Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti made two substitutions at half-time. Casemiro was hooked because a teenager was making him look like an old man. Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 and is the breakout star of the tournament so far. He plays for Lille, but soon he…

…and one of the finest goalkeepers on the planet undone by two touches.Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti made two substitutions at half-time. Casemiro was hooked because a teenager was making him look like an old man. Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 and is the breakout star of the tournament so far. He plays for Lille, but soon he…