Brazil’s Shocking Pursuit of Ancelotti Returns After World Cup Humiliation

Brazil’s Second Secret Courtship of Carlo Ancelotti Begins

The Brazilian football federation is apparently desperate to rekindle their romance with Carlo Ancelotti after suffering the ultimate embarrassment at the hands of their bitter rivals. Sources reveal Brazil has secretly reached out to the Italian mastermind following their humiliating 4-1 thrashing by Argentina in World Cup qualifying.

This shocking defeat has left the five-time world champions in crisis mode, sitting uncomfortably in fourth place in CONMEBOL qualifying. With pressure mounting on current coach Dorival Junior, Brazil’s football elite is once again eyeing the 65-year-old Real Madrid manager to save their World Cup dreams.

The Failed First Romance: How Brazil Almost Landed Ancelotti

This isn’t the first time Brazil has tried to woo the Italian coaching legend. Back in 2023, the CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) pursued Ancelotti with the determination of a lovesick admirer, even preparing to make history by installing him as the first foreign head coach ever to lead the storied Selecao.

CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues – who just secured re-election unopposed – was so confident in landing his man that he publicly declared: “He will be here, you can be sure.” Talk about putting your cards on the table!

The plan was perfect: swoop in for Ancelotti when his Madrid contract expired in 2024, just in time for him to lead Brazil at the Copa America in the USA. Unfortunately for Brazil, their dreams of an Italian-led revolution collapsed faster than their defense against Argentina.

Ronaldo Spills the Tea on the Failed Courtship

Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario recently confirmed that Brazil’s pursuit of Ancelotti was “not a fantasy” – in fact, he personally played matchmaker in the failed football romance.

“I helped in the process by talking to Carlo, but he was not released,” Ronaldo revealed on Charla Podcast. “Real Madrid did not release him. After negotiating everything got stuck because he didn’t have Real Madrid’s release.”

The Brazilian icon dropped an even juicier bombshell: “If he hadn’t won anything, Real Madrid would have fired him and Ancelotti would have come, but he won the Champions League and stayed for another year.” Talk about being too successful for your own good!

Real Madrid Claims Ignorance While Brazil Makes Secret Moves

According to The Athletic, Brazil has once again been in touch with the Italian tactician as they grow increasingly desperate. Meanwhile, Madrid is playing the oblivious partner, claiming to be “unaware” of any contact between their manager and the flirtatious Brazilian federation.

Sources close to the situation suggest Real Madrid executives are rolling their eyes at Brazil’s persistence. After all, Ancelotti has seemingly committed his future to the Spanish giants with his latest contract extension. But in the world of football relationships, nothing is ever truly settled.

Will Brazil Finally Get Their Dream Coach?

With the 2026 World Cup looming on the horizon, Brazil faces a critical decision. Can they convince Ancelotti to leave his comfortable marriage with Real Madrid for an exciting South American adventure? Or will they once again face rejection from their coaching crush?

The stakes couldn’t be higher for the Selecao. The 2026 tournament hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada represents a chance for redemption on the world stage – but first, they need to secure their qualification spot, which suddenly looks less certain after that Argentina humiliation.

For now, current coach Dorival Junior remains in the hot seat, but with each disappointing result, Ancelotti’s phone likely buzzes with another Brazilian WhatsApp message. The football world watches with bated breath to see if this second courtship will end in beautiful partnership or another painful rejection for Brazil.

As they say in both romance and football – it’s not over until the final whistle blows. And Brazil seems determined to keep playing until they win Ancelotti’s heart… or at least his signature on a coaching contract.