Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti would be an obvious choice to fill Brazil's vacant managerial position if he becomes available at the end of the European season, Brazilian FA (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues told Reuters in an exclusive interview on Friday (March 24).

On the eve of Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Morocco in their only friendly match during this international break, Ednaldo Rodrigues acknowledged that the 63-year-old Italian manager is his main target and everyone's favourite to take charge of Brazil. The team's last coach Tite left the job after they were shockingly knocked out of last year's World Cup by Croatia in the quarter-finals.

“He (Ancelotti) is unanimous among athletes. Not only Ronaldo (Nazario, Brazilian former soccer star) but also all the athletes that played for him,” Rodrigues told Reuters.

"I really admire him for his honesty in the way he works and how constant his work is.”

Ancelotti was the man of the moment the entire week in the Brazil team changing room in Morocco with several players like Vinicius Jr, Ederson, Rodrygo and Casemiro speaking highly of the Italian to reporters.

But according to Rodrigues, Ancelotti fever has already caught on in Brazil too.

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“Even the fans in the stadiums also mention his name a lot in a very affectionate way and in recognition for his exemplary work."

Despite speaking highly about the Italian, Rodrigues pointed out that they should be careful and respect due process as Ancelotti is under contract with Real Madrid until 2024.

He said that no formal contact or approach was made by the Brazilian FA so far with Ancelotti or any other manager and that they will start to talk to the candidates in mid-April with the objective of announcing their new manager by the end of May.

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti would be an obvious choice to fill Brazil's vacant managerial position if he becomes available at the end of the European season, Brazilian FA (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues told Reuters in an exclusive interview on Friday (March 24).

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti would be an obvious choice to fill Brazil's vacant managerial position if he becomes available at the end of the European season, Brazilian FA (CBF) president Ednaldo Rodrigues told Reuters in an exclusive interview on Friday (March 24). On the eve of Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Morocco in their only friendly match during this international break, Ednaldo Rodrigues acknowledged that the 63-year-old Italian manager is his main target and everyone's favourite to take charge of Brazil. The team's last coach Tite left the job after they were shockingly knocked out of last year's World Cup by Croatia in the quarter-finals. “He (Ancelotti) is unanimous among athletes. Not only Ronaldo (Nazario, Brazilian former soccer star) but also all the athletes that played for him,” Rodrigues told Reuters. "I really admire him for his honesty in the way he works and how constant his work is.” Ancelotti was the man of the moment the entire week in the Brazil team changing room in Morocco with several players like Vinicius Jr, Ederson, Rodrygo and Casemiro speaking highly of the Italian to reporters. But according to Rodrigues, Ancelotti fever has already caught on in Brazil too. ALSO READ | IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting picks THIS Indian batter to have a breakout season “Even the fans in the stadiums also mention his name a lot in a very affectionate way and in recognition for his exemplary work." Despite speaking highly about the Italian, Rodrigues pointed out that they should be careful and respect due process as Ancelotti is under contract with Real Madrid until 2024. He said that no formal contact or approach was made by the Brazilian FA so far with Ancelotti or any other manager and that they will start to talk to the candidates in mid-April with the objective of announcing their new manager by the end of May. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Ancelotti to Brazil would be a no-brainer' - says FA President Ednaldo Rodrigues on potential move

World Cup winner with France Zinedine Zidane is the front-runner to become Brazil’s next head coach, as per a report in a French newspaper, L’Equipe. Zidane, whose record as a club manager is magnificent, having won three back-to-back Champions League titles with Spanish side Real Madrid during his first stint, could well replace Tite, who left Brazil's squad following the 2022 World Cup debacle.

In Qatar this time, Brazil again failed to put their hands on the trophy as they got knocked out in the quarters by last time’s finalist Croatia in the penalty shootout.

Now, as per the report, the Brazil federation wants to hire a foreign coach and the potential names that are doing the rounds other than Zidane are Carlo Ancelloti, Jose Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and Rafael Benitez.

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Not only Brazil, but France are also believed to have thought of replacing current manager Didier Deschamps - who has been at the helm since 2012, with the French legend. Although there is no confirmation of the same, if ever that happens in future, Zidane would be in reckoning straight away.

Meanwhile, Zidane is currently out of a job after leaving Real Madrid in May last year.

How Brazil fared at the FIFA World Cup 2022

Brazil started off brilliantly after beating Serbia 2-0 in their opening match. Against Switzerland in their following game, the former five-time winners won the contest 1-0 while against Cameroon in their last encounter, the injury-hit Brazilian team suffered a shocking 0-1 defeat.

Coming to the knockouts, they thrashed South Korea 4-0 and looked dominant in their quest to win the World Cup after 20 years. Although a few of the star players were ruled out of the competition by then, the return of Neymar boosted their camp’s confidence heading into the crucial quarterfinal match against Croatia.

In their last-8 match, Brazil scored the opener in the first extra-time while Croatia made a stunning comeback, equalising in the 117th minute. As the penalty shootout was to determine the winner, Brazil missed two of their shots while Croatia hit all four penalties to win the match.

World Cup winner with France Zinedine Zidane is the front-runner to become Brazil’s next head coach, as per a report in a French newspaper, L’Equipe. Zidane, whose record as a club manager is magnificent, having won three back-to-back Champions League titles with Spanish side Real Madrid during his first stint, could well replace Tite, who left Brazil's squad following the 2022 World Cup debacle.

World Cup winner with France Zinedine Zidane is the front-runner to become Brazil’s next head coach, as per a report in a French newspaper, L’Equipe. Zidane, whose record as a club manager is magnificent, having won three back-to-back Champions League titles with Spanish side Real Madrid during his first stint, could well replace Tite, who left Brazil's squad following the 2022 World Cup debacle. In Qatar this time, Brazil again failed to put their hands on the trophy as they got knocked out in the quarters by last time’s finalist Croatia in the penalty shootout. Now, as per the report, the Brazil federation wants to hire a foreign coach and the potential names that are doing the rounds other than Zidane are Carlo Ancelloti, Jose Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel and Rafael Benitez. ALSO READ: Cricket Australia to rename Men's Test Player of the Year award in honour of late Shane Warne Not only Brazil, but France are also believed to have thought of replacing current manager Didier Deschamps - who has been at the helm since 2012, with the French legend. Although there is no confirmation of the same, if ever that happens in future, Zidane would be in reckoning straight away. Meanwhile, Zidane is currently out of a job after leaving Real Madrid in May last year. How Brazil fared at the FIFA World Cup 2022 Brazil started off brilliantly after beating Serbia 2-0 in their opening match. Against Switzerland in their following game, the former five-time winners won the contest 1-0 while against Cameroon in their last encounter, the injury-hit Brazilian team suffered a shocking 0-1 defeat. Coming to the knockouts, they thrashed South Korea 4-0 and looked dominant in their quest to win the World Cup after 20 years. Although a few of the star players were ruled out of the competition by then, the return of Neymar boosted their camp’s confidence heading into the crucial quarterfinal match against Croatia. In their last-8 match, Brazil scored the opener in the first extra-time while Croatia made a stunning comeback, equalising in the 117th minute. As the penalty shootout was to determine the winner, Brazil missed two of their shots while Croatia hit all four penalties to win the match.

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