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Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil Era Begins with Neymar's Return in Leaked Squad

Ancelotti, Brazil's first foreign head coach, prepares for June World Cup qualifiers as a preliminary 50-man roster surfaces ahead of his May 26 start.

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Soccer Football - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti Press Conference - Ciudad Real Madrid, Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain - May 13, 2025 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti during a press conference REUTERS/Susana Vera/File Photo
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Ballon d'Or winner Kaka eager to join Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil coaching staff

Overview

  • Carlo Ancelotti will officially begin his tenure as Brazil's head coach on May 26, becoming the first non-Brazilian to lead the five-time World Cup champions.
  • A leaked 50-man preliminary squad includes Neymar, marking his return after missing March qualifiers due to injury, with the final 23-player roster to be announced on May 26.
  • Ancelotti's contract is reported to run through the FIFA World Cup, with an option to extend, as he transitions from Real Madrid following their final La Liga match on May 25.
  • Brazil currently sits fourth in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, with Ancelotti's first matches set for June 6 in Ecuador and June 11 at home against Paraguay.
  • Brazilian legend Kaká has expressed interest in joining Ancelotti's coaching staff, citing his readiness to contribute to the national team's World Cup preparations.