Carlo Ancelotti confirmed as first foreign manager of Brazil men’s team in a century

Carlo Ancelotti, an Italian football legend and former manager ofReal Madrid, has been named Brazil’s new national team coach, marking the first time a foreigner leads a world-winning team since 1925. The 65-year-old will take charge in May after Real Madrid ends their domestic season, and the Brazilian Football Confederation expressed excitement about his leadership. Xabi Alonso may soon step in as interim manager to prepare for Brazil’s participation in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup later this summer.