Brazilian Coaches’ Federation Rebukes Remarks Against Foreign Managers, Apologizes to Ancelotti

Overview

• In a late-Tuesday note, the FBTF condemned Oswaldo de Oliveira’s comments as disrespectful and unnecessary and apologized to CBF president Samir Xaud and to Carlo Ancelotti.
• The statement did not name Emerson Leão, who at the same event said he does not like foreign coaches in Brazil and referred to an “invasion” of outsiders.
• Ancelotti attended the 2nd Brazilian Coaches’ Forum at CBF headquarters and was honored with a plaque before the incident drew negative reactions from organizers.
• Attendees reported the Italy-born coach was uncomfortable but composed as FBTF leaders, including president Alfredo Sampaio, warned the episode could set back efforts to engage with the CBF.
• Reports also noted Ancelotti’s deal runs through the World Cup, with interest in a renewal for the 2030 cycle reported but no decision announced.