Carlo Ancelotti, coach of the Brazilian National Team, reported to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) the desire to lead the team in a game at the Maracanã stadium. The information was released by UOL and confirmed by the CNN Sports.
In addition to those, valid for the latest rounds of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Brazil should still play some friendlies before the start of the world tournament.
The was guaranteed last Tuesday (10), after the victory over Paraguay 1-0, at Neo Chemistry Arena. The match also marked the coach’s first triumph at the head of the national team.
In his, on May 26, the Italian also expressed this desire: “I would like to play in Maracanã, obviously. I was never there either. It would be beautiful,” he said.
The opportunity to visit the stadium came days later, when to follow the match between Flamengo and Deportivo Táchira, for the Copa Libertadores.
Now, the CBF remains to decide whether to meet Ancelotti’s desire or not.
