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Why Calm Italian Is The Right Man For The Job

The Straits Times

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May 14, 2025

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will take the reins of the Brazil national team on May 26, aiming to lead the team to World Cup glory in 2026 for the first time since 2002.

Why Calm Italian Is The Right Man For The Job

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Previous coach Dorival Jr was sacked in March after a 4-1 thumping by rivals Argentina in qualifying. Here, AFP Sport considers three reasons he could prove successful with the record five-time world champions:

CALM CHARACTER

Ancelotti, who has written a book named Quiet Leadership, is known for his calm and warm character, making him an ideal candidate for one of the highest pressure jobs in football.

The Italian has demonstrated his ability to succeed in similar environments with some of Europe's biggest sides, including Real, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

With Brazil's fiercest rivals Argentina the reigning world champions, the pressure on Brazil to succeed at the 2026 World Cup will be higher than ever.

Ancelotti, 65, is also set to be the first foreign manager to lead Brazil into a World Cup.

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