Brazil has made history by hiring Carlo Ancelotti as their national football team coach, the first non-Brazilian to take the role. The experienced Italian manager brings global success and fresh hope for Samba Boys future in international football.
Ancelotti Takes Charge of Brazilian National Team
Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti has officially been named the new head coach of the Brazil national football team. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed the news, ending months of speculation. Ancelotti, who is currently managing Real Madrid, will step down from his club duties at the end of this season and take charge of Samba Boys on May 26, 2025.
A New Chapter for Ancelotti and Samba Boys
Ancelotti’s last match as Real Madrid coach will be against Real Sociedad. After that, he will lead Samba Boys, one of the most successful national teams in football history. His first match as Brazil’s coach will be a World Cup qualifier against Ecuador on June 6.
The appointment marks a big shift for Samba Boys football. Ancelotti is the first foreigner to be named Brazil’s full-time head coach. In his new role, Ancelotti will try to rebuild a team that has struggled in recent years and help them qualify for the next World Cup.
Ancelotti’s Coaching Experience
This will be Ancelotti’s first time managing a national team. Throughout his career, he has only worked with club teams like AC Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid. He has won many trophies, including the UEFA Champions League four times as a manager.
Many people believe that his calm style, experience, and tactical knowledge will help Samba Boys return to its winning ways.
Is He Really the First Foreign Coach?
While the media is calling Ancelotti Brazil’s first foreign coach, history shows a slightly different story. According to Wikipedia and other historical records, two other foreigners have coached Samba Boys in the past.
In 1944, a Portuguese coach named Joreca led Samba Boys in two matches. He was the coach of São Paulo at the time and was temporarily invited to assist the main coach, Flavio Costa.
In 1965, Argentine coach Filpo Núñez, who was the coach of Palmeiras, managed Samba Boys in one match. That happened during a time when the main Brazil coach, Vicente Feola, was unavailable.
However, these two coaches were not officially appointed by the CBF as full-time head coaches. They were only given temporary or “stop-gap” roles to help during certain matches. That’s why Ancelotti is being officially called Samba Boys’s first foreign head coach by the Brazilian Football Federation.
Brazilian Media and Public Reaction
Famous football journalist Fabrizio Romano first reported the news on social media. Soon after, major international media outlets like ESPN, The Guardian, and CNN confirmed it.
Brazilian fans have mixed reactions. Some are excited to see a world-class coach lead their team, while others are unsure about a foreigner managing Samba Boys for the first time.
What’s Next for Brazil and Ancelotti?
Samba Boys has high expectations for Ancelotti. They want him to rebuild the team, qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and win trophies again. The team has not looked the same since legendary players like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Kaka retired.
Ancelotti’s journey with Samba Boys will begin on June 6, and fans all over the world will be watching closely. With his experience and calm leadership, Ancelotti could bring back the glory days to Brazil.
Conclusion
Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as Brazil’s head coach is a major change for one of the world’s greatest football nations. While he is not the first foreigner to coach Samba Boys , he is the first to be officially appointed as the full-time head coach. Now, all eyes will be on Ancelotti to see if he can write a new, successful chapter in Brazilian football history.
