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Ancelotti Backs Italy; Brazil Aims for World Cup Improvement

3/31/2026

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Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazil national team coach, expressed support for Italy ahead of the World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
He praised Luka Modric, former Real Madrid midfielder now with AC Milan, as a unique talent.
Ancelotti said Brazil must improve after losing to France and will name Flamengo's Danilo in the squad for a May 18 announcement as it pursues its sixth World Cup title.

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Carlo Ancelotti, the Brazil national team coach, expressed support for Italy ahead of the World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
He praised Luka Modric, former Real Madrid midfielder now with AC Milan, as a unique talent.
Ancelotti said Brazil must improve after losing to France and will name Flamengo's Danilo in the squad for a May 18 announcement as it pursues its sixth World Cup title.