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⚠️ CBF informs Fifa of interest in hosting 2029 Club World Cup
Held in the United States, the 2025 Club World Cup has been a success, at least for Brazilian fans. Thus, taking advantage of the tournament's "hype", the CBF informed Fifa about its interest in hosting the 2029 World Cup. Advertisement "It all started with an introductory conversation. I spoke about my goals at the helm of CBF and said that we want to be closer to Fifa. I praised the event and the level of Brazilian clubs and, finally, offered the country to host the next World Cup. He was very happy, said it is totally possible. Now we are going to work to make it happen. It will be a great goal," said Samir Xaud, president of CBF, in an interview with O Globo newspaper. The meeting between Samir Xaud and Gianni Infantino and Mattias Grafström, president and secretary-general of Fifa, respectively, took place at the Fifa Football Executive Summit in Miami, with representatives from the 211 member associations of the entity. On social media, Infantino has been posting images of Brazilian fans' parties watching the games on the beaches of Brazil and in US cities. Advertisement What could "play against" this Brazilian "pre-candidacy" to host the 2029 Club World Cup is that, initially but not necessarily, the tournament would take place every four years as a replacement for the Confederations Cup, which was held a year before the World Cup as a "test event" for the country. In 2030, the World Cup will be held in Portugal, Spain and Morocco, but with some games taking place in Argentina and Uruguay as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the first edition of the tournament. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. 📸 Brennan Asplen - 2024 Getty Images
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Ancelotti visits Seleção museum, jokes with World Cup trophy
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. Coach Carlo Ancelotti visited the Brazilian National Team Museum on the morning of Tuesday (27) and toured the CBF headquarters in Barra da Tijuca, West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Together with Samir Xaud, president of the CBF, and Rodrigo Caetano, general executive coordinator of the men's national teams, he walked past the historic yellow jerseys and saw up close the statues of Pelé and Marta, King and Queen of Football, respectively, as well as the greatest world champion, former player and coach Zagallo. Afterwards, he took a good look at the five World Cup trophies and jokingly gestured that "there's room for one more." The Italian coach also got to know his office at the headquarters and received a warm welcome from the CBF president: - Mister, welcome, this is your home, the CBF is your home, welcoming you with open arms. I am honored to receive you - said Samir Xaud.
News18
26-05-2025
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'May Christ The Redeemer Bless Our...': Ancelotti Receives Warm Reception In Brazil
Last Updated: CBF boss Samir Xaud, who was elected following Ednaldo Rodrigues' dismissal from the post by a Brazilian court over suspicions of forgery, welcomed the 65-year-old gaffer. New Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti arrived in the South American nation to a warm reception as the nation looking for an elusive sixth World Cup trusted the Italian with the job of restoring the Selecao to its old glory. CBF boss Samir Xaud, who was elected following Ednaldo Rodrigues' dismissal from the post by a Brazilian court over suspicions of forgery, welcomed the 65-year-old gaffer. 'May Christ the Redemptor bless the arrival of our Mr Carlo Ancelotti, so that he can secure a highly coveted sixth world title," Xaud said. Seja bem-vindo, Carlo Ancelotti!O Brasil já é sua casa. 💛🇧🇷 — CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) May 26, 2025 The new president also vowed total autonomy to the seasoned coach, who has managed to clinch titles with virtually every side he has coached. O presidente Samir Xaud recebeu o treinador Carlo Ancelotti no Rio de Janeiro. — CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) May 26, 2025 Ancelotti takes the reins at Brazil on the back of a second stint with Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid as the South American nation eagerly lies in wait to pick up a record-extending sixth star on the jersey with the FIFA World Cup 2026 fast approaching. The spectacle slated to be held in Mexico, Canada and the United States of America will witness Brazil's arch-rivals Argentina, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, try to defend the title. First Published: May 26, 2025, 21:52 IST
Asharq Al-Awsat
26-05-2025
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Ancelotti Arrives in Brazil to Take over as Head Coach of National Team
Carlo Ancelotti wore a Brazil national team cap when he arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday on the eve of his formal introduction as head coach. He is the first foreigner to coach the five-time World Cup winners full-time in a century. The 65-year-old Italian, who arrived in Brazil just before 9 p.m. local time with several family members and his coaching staff, will also announce his squad Monday for two South American World Cup qualifying matches next month against Ecuador and Paraguay, The Associated Press reported. Ancelotti arrived hours after Samir Xaud was elected for a four-year term as president of the Brazilian soccer confederation. Sunday's election marked the end of a tumultuous process, mired in legal procedures that removed Ednaldo Rodrigues as CBF president. It was Rodrigues who hired Ancelotti from Real Madrid. There was no organized reception for Ancelotti; only one fan wearing a Brazil shirt saw Ancelotti leave Rio's international airport after his arrival on a private jet. He will find more local warmth at the hotel where he's set to give his first news conference as Brazil coach on Monday. Some fans who were casually wearing Brazil's shirt at the airport said they're optimistic about the team's chances under the new coach. Before Ancelotti, Brazil caretaker coaches Ramon Menezes and Fernando Diniz failed to bring good results and performances, and Dorival Júnior was fired in March after a 4-1 defeat at Argentina. Ancelotti, whose contract with Brazil runs through the next World Cup, is expected to meet the CBF leadership before facing the domestic media.
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25-05-2025
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Ancelotti set to be introduced as Brazil's new coach on Monday
Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti is tossed into the air by his players after defeating Real Sociedad at the end of a Spanish La Liga soccer match, at Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Cesar Cebolla) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Carlo Ancelotti is set to be introduced as Brazil's head coach at a news conference Monday, becoming the first foreigner to hold that position full-time in a century. The 65-year-old Italian will also announce his squad for two South American World Cup qualifying matches next month against Ecuador and Paraguay. Advertisement Ancelotti was scheduled to arrive Sunday, hours after Samir Xaud was elected for a four-year term as president of the Brazilian soccer confederation. The election marked the end of a tumultuous process, mired in legal procedures that removed Ednaldo Rodrigues as CBF president. It was Rodrigues who hired Ancelotti from Real Madrid. Ancelotti and businessman Diego Fernandes, one of the negotiators for the CBF involved in signing the new coach, took a picture beside a private jet before they left Madrid. They were expected to land at Rio's international airport at 8:10 p.m. local time Sunday. There was no organized reception for Ancelotti at the airport, but some fans wearing Brazil's shirt said they're now optimistic about the team's chances under the new coach. Advertisement Before Ancelotti, Brazil caretaker coaches Ramon Menezes and Fernando Diniz failed to bring good results and performances, and Dorival Júnior was fired in March after a 4-1 defeat at Argentina. Ancelotti, whose contract with Brazil runs through the next World Cup, is expected to meet the CBF leadership before his news conference at a Rio hotel. 'We can't trust Neymar, we can't trust the CBF, but Ancelotti does bring us hope,' said Flávio Mileny, a fan from the city of Belem visiting Rio and wearing Brazil's blue shirt. 'Even if he doesn't bring the World Cup next year, hopefully he will stay on to win the next. He has won it all, it is a great beat that Brazil is making now.' Eliane Salieri, who was wearing a Brazil national team jacket, said it was time for a foreigner to come in as head coach. Advertisement 'I would have preferred Jorge Jesus, who coached Flamengo and won many titles here,' Salieri said in a reference to the Portuguese manager who was recently fired from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. 'But this guy Ancelotti is great, he was won everything. Everyone will respect him.' Xaud didn't face any challengers in his bid for the CBF president's job on Sunday, despite the fact he has never run a soccer body in his career. He comes from the Amazon state of Roraima, bordering Venezuela, with only 10 clubs under its helm — none of them in top divisions. Xaud's father has run the local soccer federation for four decades, and he was expected to take over next year. Though he had support from local state federations, which are key in the election, the vast majority of Brazil's top-flight clubs refused to send representatives to the confederation's headquarters to give support to the new president. Xaud told journalists that Ancelotti 'will have full autonomy' and 'will be shielded from any possible external situation," in a reference to the confederation's legal woes and internal fighting. Advertisement Rodrigues, who was elected in 2022 and had been re-elected for a second term, was removed from the position by a Rio judge's decision due to alleged irregularities in the election process a year earlier. Rodrigues gave up on any appeals and wished Xaud luck in his term. ___ AP soccer:
