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Legendary former Brazil striker Romario has demanded the immediate dismissal of national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti following Saturday's 3-2 friendly defeat against Japan in Singapore. Taking to social media after the loss, the 1994 World Cup winner urged the Italian tactician to leave his post and return to club management.

In the era of truncated clips, judgement across social media platforms becomes instant and swift. A few days ago, a clip from an interview Raphinha gave to Barcelona's official channel went viral, in which he asked Carlo Ancelotti to adopt "careful management of playing minutes" within the Brazilian national team, to avoid tiring out the players, before it was interpreted in another direction.

Brazil’s friendly defeat to Japan is drawing widespread criticism of Carlo Ancelotti, including a particularly fierce attack from former Brazil star Romario, who has called for his sacking in the press.

Former Brazil star Romario launched a scathing attack on Italian Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of the Brazil national team, demanding his immediate dismissal following the 3-2 defeat to Japan in the friendly match that brought the two sides together in the city of Singapore.