Legendary captain Cafu breaks ranks with CBF, demands a homegrown manager take charge of the Seleção before 2026. Full story of betrayal, politics, and national pride unfolds…
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Full Breakdown:
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is facing internal chaos over its proposed appointment of Carlo Ancelotti as the head coach of the national team for the 2026 World Cup. While Ancelotti is hailed globally for his legendary coaching career, Brazilian icon Cafu is leading a growing rebellion, arguing the Seleção needs a Brazilian manager to handle the cultural, tactical, and emotional demands of the role—especially with time running out before World Cup qualifiers.
Cafu’s Main Points:
Too little time: He argues Ancelotti won’t have enough time to understand Brazilian football before the World Cup.
Cultural mismatch: South American football’s intensity and unpredictability might not suit Ancelotti’s European methods.
Local options preferred: He backs Rogério Ceni or Renato Gaúcho as more adaptable and immediate fits for the team’s short-term needs.
Future vision: Cafu prefers Brazil wait until after 2026 to br
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