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Brazil fans demand Ancelotti's sacking after World Cup exit
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Brazil fans demand Ancelotti's sacking after World Cup exit

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazil's 24-year wait for a World Cup trophy ended with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16, sparking fan anger and calls for coach Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal.
  • Fans criticized Ancelotti on social media, blaming him for the team's poor performance, while some suggested Pep Guardiola as a replacement.
  • Ancelotti defended his position, stating the team needs time to rebuild and find new ideas, and he will not resign.

Brazil's World Cup dreams were shattered as they crashed out in the round of 16, losing 2-1 to Norway and ending a 24-year trophy drought. The defeat ignited fury among fans, with many demanding the dismissal of head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Social media platforms buzzed with criticism, with fans holding Ancelotti solely responsible for the team's lackluster performance. "He needs to be fired," one supporter wrote on X, while another expressed outrage, stating the Italian manager must be held accountable.

Despite the backlash, Ancelotti remained defiant, asserting his commitment to the team and his refusal to step down. "We must continue to work and improve, and find new ideas. This defeat is not the end, but the beginning of a new cycle," he stated in a post-match press conference.

We must continue to work and improve, and find new ideas. This defeat is not the end, but the beginning of a new cycle.

โ€” Carlo AncelottiThe head coach's remarks in a post-match press conference following Brazil's World Cup exit.

Ancelotti, who arrived with a reputation for winning multiple club titles, including the Champions League, was tasked with restoring Brazil's international glory. However, the disappointing campaign has intensified pressure on him, even as he insists the national team project requires time for rebuilding.

Meanwhile, fans have begun vocalizing their desire to see Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola take over, viewing him as the ideal candidate to revive the Selecao. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has yet to issue an official statement regarding Ancelotti's future.

He needs to be fired.

โ€” A fanA comment posted on the social media platform X regarding the team's performance.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.