Coach Carlo Ancelotti held his first call from the Brazilian team on Monday (26). At the press conference, Ancelotti praised the clubs he considers highlighting nationally, one of whom Botafogo.
– When you are in Europe, of course, it follows the European clubs more. Flamengo, Palmeiras and Botafogo do very well. Us [Real Madrid] We could have played with Botafogo at the World Cup [de 2024]but Botafogo lost to Pachuca. These are teams that accompany themselves, ”he said.
The coach also talked about the connection with Brazilian football and the aspirations in the time he is in charge of the Brazilian team.
– What I will do during this period is to stay longer in Brazil to know the structure in Brazil, the teams, the players, the coaches. And also when I’m a little vacation, because I want to have a vacation, I would like to enjoy Rio de Janeiro, which I don’t know. I will not say that I will work 360 days a year, but some day on vacation I will take it to be able to enjoy the country – explained.
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Was any Botafogo player summoned by Ancelotti?
Carlo Ancelotti’s list has summoned seven players playing in Brazil, but none of them from Botafogo.
Among those present in the list that operate in national football are Hugo Souza (Corinthians), Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Danilo (Flamengo), Léo Ortiz (Flamengo), Wesley (Flamengo), Gerson (Flamengo) and Stephen (Palmeiras).
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List of summoned by Ancelotti
- Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Bento (Al-Nassr) and Hugo Souza (Corinthians)
- Defenders: Alex Sandro (Flamengo), Alexsandro Ribeiro (Lille), Beraldo (PSG), Carlos Augusto (Inter Milan), Danilo (Flamengo), Léo Ortiz (Flamengo), Marquinhos (PSG), Vanderson (Monaco), Wesley (Flamengo)
- Socks: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Andrey Santos (Strasbourg), Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Éderson (Atalanta), Gerson (Flamengo)
- Strikers: Antony (Betis), Stephen (Palmeiras), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton), Raphinha (Barcelona), Richarlison (Tottenham) and Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
When Ancelotti debuts as a coach
Ancelotti will debut ahead of the Brazilian team on June 5, in Guayaquil, against Ecuador, for the South American World Cup qualifiers, at 20h (Brasília). Five days later, at 9:45 pm, Brazil faces Paraguay in the Neo Chemistry Arena.
Latest games of the Brazilian National Team
- 03/20/2025 – Brazil 2 x 1 Colombia (qualifiers)
- 25/03/2025 – Argentina 4 x 1 Brazil (qualifying)
- 19/11/2024 – Brazil 1 x 1 Uruguay (qualifiers)
- 11/14/2024 – Venezuela 1 x 1 Brazil (qualifiers)
- 10/15/2024 – Brazil 4 x 0 Peru (qualifying)
Next Brazilian National Team Games
| Game | Championship | Data | Time | Local | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador x Brazil | Eliminatory | 06/05 (Thursday) | 20h (Brasilia) | Monumental of Guayaquil | Globo, SporTV and Globoplay |
| Brazil x Paraguay | Eliminatory | 06/10 (Tuesday) | 9:45 pm (from Brasilia) | Neo Chemistry Arena | Globo, SporTV and Globoplay |
