Brazilian Coaching Veterans Rebuke Foreign Hires at CBF Forum as Ancelotti Looks On

Overview

• Emerson Leão and Oswaldo de Oliveira criticized the use of foreign coaches for Brazil during an onstage segment at the 2nd Brazilian Coaches Forum held at CBF headquarters.
• Leão said he does not like foreign managers working in Brazil and added that Brazilian coaches share responsibility for the influx by failing to protect their own space.
• Oswaldo said he preferred a Brazilian in charge but supported Carlo Ancelotti as the exception and voiced hope a Brazilian returns to lead the Seleção after Ancelotti departs.
• Ancelotti attended the event and was honored with a plaque, and reporting says the remarks caused discomfort inside the CBF even as he handled the moment calmly.
• Coverage noted that Ancelotti’s contract is due to end after the World Cup, and some stakeholders are described as wanting a renewal for the 2030 cycle.