'Shock of Round of 8 Elimination'... Brazil Plans to Appoint Foreign Coach

Brazil Has Never Appointed a Foreign Coach Since 1925
Discussing with Real Madrid's Ancelotti, but Differences Remain on 'Joining Timing'

[Asia Economy Culture Young Intern Reporter] Brazil, which was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is pushing to appoint a foreign coach. Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid (Spain) coach, is reportedly the strongest candidate for the position.

On the 12th (local time), Brazilian media outlet 'UOL Esporte' reported, "The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is searching for a successor to coach Tite, who left the national team after the Qatar World Cup." The CBF is planning to appoint a foreign coach instead of a domestic one. Brazil has never officially appointed a foreign coach since Ramon Platero from Uruguay in 1925.

Brazil aimed to win the 2022 Qatar World Cup following their attempt in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup but was defeated by Croatia in the quarterfinals. Players including Neymar shed tears, and Brazil was deeply shocked. Coach Tite, who was appointed in 2016 and led Brazil, announced his resignation at a press conference after the match.

The media outlet stated, "They considered signing Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City (England) coach, but since Guardiola extended his contract with Manchester City until June 2025 last month, negotiations have become practically impossible," adding, "The CBF has identified Ancelotti as the new leader and has made contact."

It continued, "They first spoke with Ancelotti in October," and "He is also open to taking on the national team coach position and is thinking of starting concrete negotiations." However, Ancelotti and the CBF currently have differing views on the appointment timing. Ancelotti plans to join after finishing the 2022?2023 season, starting in June, but the CBF wants him to take charge quickly and lead the team from the March A-match period next year.

Meanwhile, Italian-born coach Ancelotti has no experience as a national team coach yet. However, he has proven his leadership by becoming the first ever to win the UEFA Champions League four times and lifting a total of 24 trophies.

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