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Brazil tries to come to terms with yet another early World Cup exit

From CNA · () English

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  • Brazil's national football team suffered a disappointing early exit from the World Cup, losing 2-1 to Norway in the last 16.
  • This marks Brazil's sixth consecutive World Cup without a title and their worst finish since 1990, extending a 24-year drought.
  • Fans and critics are questioning manager Carlo Ancelotti's tactical approach and the decision to renew his contract despite the team's persistent underperformance.

Brazilian football fans are grappling with yet another early World Cup exit, this time a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16. The loss, witnessed by thousands gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach, ended the record five-time champions' hopes of securing a sixth title, extending a 24-year drought since their last triumph in 2002.

I found it incredibly disappointing from start to finish.

— Patricia RamalhoExpressing fan disappointment after Brazil's World Cup exit.

The defeat signifies Brazil's worst World Cup finish since 1990 and marks their sixth consecutive tournament without lifting the trophy. The team, known as "Selecao," squandered key opportunities, including a penalty miss by midfielder Bruno Guimarães early in the match. Striker Erling Haaland proved decisive for Norway, scoring twice in the second half to secure their historic advancement.

Soccer punishes you. If you don't score, you get scored against, and we ended up getting scored against.

— Renan MoreiraReflecting on Brazil's missed opportunities and the consequences.

Fans expressed widespread disappointment, pointing to missed chances as a primary reason for the loss. "Soccer punishes you. If you don't score, you get scored against, and we ended up getting scored against," lamented actor Renan Moreira. The team's Italian manager, Carlo Ancelotti, who took charge just over a year ago, also faced criticism for his perceived defensive tactics and in-game decisions.

Ancelotti has a defensive tactical approach, he doesn't go on the attack. Our entire generation always played on the attack, scoring goals, controlling the ball.

— Bruno RangelCriticizing manager Carlo Ancelotti's tactical style compared to traditional Brazilian football.

Despite the team's persistent underperformance in major tournaments, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) renewed Ancelotti's contract in May, a decision questioned by some supporters. "I disagree with renewing his contract for the next World Cup. We have to terminate the contract and let him go," stated advertising worker Bruno Rangel. Questions linger over whether Ancelotti is the right leader to guide the national team back to glory.

I disagree with renewing his contract for the next World Cup. We have to terminate the contract and let him go.

— Bruno RangelVoicing opposition to the renewal of Carlo Ancelotti's contract.
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