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Rahan Ancelotti… What are the details regarding the Al-Ahli Jeddah defender ahead of the 2026 World Cup?

The Italian coach breathes a sigh of relief

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Arbeloa aims dig at Ancelotti over Vini Jr workload

Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa has aimed a cheeky swipe at his predecessor and "friend' Carlo Ancelotti over the management of Vinicius Junior's workload. The Brazilian superstar played every single minute of his country's recent international fixtures and returned in exhausted after a gruelling schedule in the United States, leaving his availability for an upcoming La Liga match in doubt.

Hero and villain... Neymar flirts with Ancelotti ahead of the World Cup

Neymar is trying to persuade Ancelotti for a 'final dance'

Brazil in BIG trouble: Ancelotti's Selecao still struggling

The Neymar chants began just moments after Hugo Ekitike put France 2-0 up on Brazil at the Gillette Stadium. It was the last thing Carlo Ancelotti would have wanted to hear, but probably the first thing he would have expected in the circumstances. The Italian's decision to leave out the Selecao's all-time leading goal-scorer from his latest squad had dominated the build-up to Thursday's high-profile friendly in Foxborough.

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Ancelotti confirms Vinicius Jr will face Croatia

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has delivered a significant fitness boost to the Selecao and Real Madrid fans alike by confirming that Vinicius Junior is available for Tuesday's friendly against Croatia. The Italian tactician dismissed fears regarding the winger's physical condition following a period of specialised recovery work.

Pato reflects: "They used to say I was the new Ronaldo; I remember what Ancelotti did for me at Milan"

The former Rossoneri footballer opens up in an interview, reminiscing about his time at Milan.

Vini Jr suffers injury blow with Brazil

Brazil have been hit by a significant injury scare as star forward Vinicius Jr was forced to sit out training ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly against Croatia. The Real Madrid superstar is struggling with a physical issue following the intensive clash against France earlier this week, which saw Brazil suffer a 2-1 defeat.

Barca fear the worst as Ancelotti confirms Raphinha muscle issue

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Raphinha was withdrawn at half-time during Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to France due to a muscle issue. The Barcelona winger, a vital component of the Selecao’s attacking trident, was replaced by Luiz Henrique after a promising opening 45 minutes in the United States. With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, his fitness remains a primary concern for the technical staff.

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Brazil, the Neymar case: Ancelotti leaves him out, but the strikers aren’t scoring

Out of the friendly against France; since the Italian took over as coach of the Seleção, he has rotated seven strikers who have never scored

The debate that Ancelotti wants to avoid is gaining momentum

The Selecao have been given a wake-up call at the start of the World Cup year. The big talking point afterwards is a player who wasn’t even selected.

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Brazil boss Ancelotti responds to Neymar selection pressure

Carlo Ancelotti has responded to the growing noise surrounding Neymar’s international future with Brazil. Despite the Santos forward’s ongoing absence from the national team, a host of legends and current stars have demanded his inclusion for the 2026 World Cup.

Romario to Ancelotti: “Watch out…”

The former striker's warning to the current manager: there is already a buzz of excitement in Brazil ahead of the World Cup.

Ancelotti promises 'Carnival' football from Brazil at World Cup

Brazil national team manager Carlo Ancelotti has compared his squad's footballing DNA to the vibrant energy of Carnival ahead of the upcoming World Cup. While the Italian tactician praised his team's incredible attacking talent and promised an entertaining style of play, he also openly addressed a concerning lack of depth in the traditional full-back positions.

'Pay attention!' – Romario hits out at Ancelotti over Neymar Brazil snub

Brazil legend Romario has demanded that Carlo Ancelotti "pay attention" following Neymar's omission from the latest Selecao squad. Romario insisted that the Santos forward remains an indispensable asset for the national team as they ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar 'upset' amid fear he could miss his 'last World Cup'

Neymar has admitted he is feeling "sad" and "upset" after being left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Brazil squad for the upcoming international break. The Santos forward, who is documentation his daily life in a new YouTube series, has acknowledged that the 2026 tournament represents his final chance at World Cup glory.

He’s already won the Ballon d’Or: “The most underrated player in the world” is Real’s worthy successor to Kroos

Following his stellar performance against Manchester City, Federico Valverde has suddenly found himself in the spotlight as never before. The Uruguayan is a worthy successor to Toni Kroos – even if his style of play is quite different.

Frequently asked questions

: Lamine Yamal plays as a right winger as he is a left-footed player who cuts in from the flank, although he is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, too. He is a prolific creator and also possesses a keen eye for goal.
: Lamine Yamal was born in Esplugues de Llobregat, a municipality in the Barcelona metropolitan area, in Spain.
: Lamine Yamal currently wears the No. 19 jersey at Barcelona, which was worn by his idol Lionel Messi between 2005 and 2008.
: Lamine Yamal stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He loves taking on his opponents and is mature beyond his years, even though he's just 17.
: The record-breaking Lamine Yamal weighs 66kg (145 lbs).
: Lamine Yamal spent two years at local club La Torreta, before being scouted being Barcelona in 2014. The teenage sensation then joined the Catalans as a seven-year old and rose through the ranks before making his first-team debut in the 2022-23 season.
: No, Lamine Yamal does not have any children.
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