Carlo Ancelotti: Legendary soccer coach set to become new Brazil manager
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Carlo Ancelotti Appointed as Brazil Head Coach
Above: Carlo Ancelotti during the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona v Real Madrid at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium on May 11, 2025. Image copyright: Maria Gracia Jimenez/Contributor/Soccrates/Getty Images Sport via Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Ancelotti is a bold and necessary choice to restore Brazil's dominance in international soccer. His unmatched experience and success in top-flight competitions make him uniquely qualified to lead history's most successful national team. If anyone can be the catalyst Brazil needs to win its sixth World Cup, it's him.
Narrative B
While Ancelotti is undoubtedly one of the greatest soccer coaches ever, his appointment to lead the Seleção is a risky choice. There is no guarantee that his success in club soccer will translate into success in international soccer, and with little more than a year until the World Cup, there is no time right now for him to build a competitive squad.