In conversation with Arrigo Sacchi, Carlo Ancelotti demonstrated that he was very satisfied with his work in Brazil, but made it clear that he does not understand the great discussion surrounding Neymar
I just received an exclusive text from journalist Laércio Roma.
Laércio worked for many years in the main broadcasters and media outlets in Brazil. He has lived in Europe for years, where he set up his own production company and produces reports and documentaries for companies in several countries.
At that time, he is in Italy producing a documentary about Italy’s most recent elimination of a World Cup — a dramatic moment for Italian football.
Yesterday, April 1st, Laércio was present at the dinner celebrating Arrigo Sacchi’s 80th birthdayin Milan. Sacchi and Carlo Ancelotti have been great friends since the 1994 World Cupwhen Ancelotti served as Sacchi’s technical assistant on the Italian national team.
During dinner, Sacchi received a call from Ancelotti.
From what Laércio Roma heard and understood from the conversation, Ancelotti demonstrated that he was very satisfied with his work in Brazilbut made it clear that doesn’t understand the big discussion around Neymar.
For Laércio, it became clear that both Sacchi and Ancelotti consider that Neymar’s time in the Seleção has passed.
This information was given by Laércio a few hours ago on Channel 7 in Australia.
According to him, a journalist from Gazzetta dello Sport, who was also at the dinner, had exactly the same impression. Here is one of the excerpts from the article: “During dinner, Sacchi received a personal call from none other than the current national team coach, Carlo Ancelotti. In a conversation that was overheard and later confirmed to me by people close to the table, the ‘Don’ revealed a devastating decision: Neymar Jr. will not be called up for the next FIFA World Cup.”
Here is the full news reported by journalist Laércio Roma to TV 7 in Australia:
“EXCLUSIVE: Neymar out of the World Cup? Bombshell connection revealed”
7NEWS correspondent: Laércio Roma
Location: Milan, Italy
“A bomb in the football world tonight. Brazil’s golden boy, Neymar Jr. may have just received the final word on his World Cup dream. Our correspondent Laércio Roma was at an exclusive celebration of legendary coach Arrigo Sacchi’s 80th birthday, where a private call with Carlo Ancelotti caused an earthquake in the sport. Laércio, what can you tell us?”
[LAÉRCIO ROMA REPORTANDO]
“That’s right. I’m here in Milan, at the legendary Arrigo Sacchi’s 80th birthday dinner. It was a night of celebration for the man who revolutionized Italian football, but the main topic of the night wasn’t the past — it was the future of the Brazilian team.”
“During dinner, Sacchi received a personal call from none other than the current national team coach, Carlo Ancelotti. In a conversation that was overheard and later confirmed to me by people close to the table, the ‘Don’ revealed a devastating decision: Neymar Jr. will not be called up for the next FIFA World Cup.”
Main points:
- The decision: Despite Neymar’s efforts to return to peak physical form, Ancelotti cited the need for 100% physical commitment and a tactical shift towards younger talents such as Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha.
- Confirmation: After the call, I spoke with Sacchi and can confirm that the mentor and his mentee are in agreement — Neymar’s era in the Seleção seems to have come to an end.
- The reaction: Fans in Brazil and Australia – where the Socceroos are preparing for their own campaign – are already shaken by the news that one of football’s biggest icons will watch the World Cup from outside.
Ancelotti was under enormous pressure to make a decision on the aging starand it seems that tonight, in the peaceful company of his old friend Arrigo Sacchi, the decision was finally sealed.”
The final squad for the World Cup will be announced on May 18th. A ver.
*This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Jovem Pan.
