Football
Carlo Ancelotti speaks out on Brazil links as new favourite for job emerges
Pep Guardiola and Jorge Jesus among the other names linked with succeeding the sacked Dorival Junior after Argentina humiliation
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has responded to the latest speculation linking him with the Brazil manager’s job.
The Selecao are on the lookout for a new head coach having sacked Dorival Junior following Tuesday night’s humiliating 4-1 thrashing by arch-rivals Argentina in their latest 2026 World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires.
Brazil icon Ronaldo claimed this week that the Italian had wanted the job after he helped to facilitate talks with former CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues, but the plans were scuppered when Real Madrid would not release Ancelotti from a contract that runs until the summer of 2026.
