Brazil's Friendly Schedule Starts Taking Shape as Carlo Ancelotti Commits Future

16 days ago

Brazil's Friendly Schedule Starts Taking Shape as Carlo Ancelotti Commits Future

With Ancelotti back in charge, the CBF is mapping out Brazil’s post-World Cup calendar. Australia friendlies are already planned for the September 24-October 6 FIFA window, with an India match also being discussed. A November tournament in Singapore could follow, featuring the hosts, Paraguay and Japan as Brazil build toward 2027 with more preparation games.

By Nischay Rathore

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Ecuador Coach Dismisses Mexican Cartel Threat Conspiracy Over WC Round of 32 Loss

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Ecuador Coach Dismisses Mexican Cartel Threat Conspiracy Over WC Round of 32 Loss

Sebastian Beccacece shut down conspiracy theories around Ecuador’s World Cup exit to Mexico, rejecting claims that cartel threats influenced the Last 32 loss. “There were no threats whatsoever. That’s simply false,” he said. “We lost because Mexico was better than us. They outplayed us on the field.” He added there was “no need to invent conspiracies” afterward.

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Carlo Ancelotti Calls for Midfield Reset After Brazil’s World Cup Flop

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Ancelotti said Brazil’s rebuild must focus on finding “top-level midfielders” after a disappointing World Cup and criticism over having less possession than Norway. He said the squad is “very well covered” up front and at the back, but current profiles limit possession football. A new elite midfielder, he argued, would help Brazil control games again.

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Gonzalo Garcia Completes Fulham Transfer From Real Madrid

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Gonzalo Garcia Completes Fulham Transfer From Real Madrid

Fabrizio Romano reports Fulham have completed Garcia’s move from Real Madrid for about $45.9 million fixed plus $2.3 million in add-ons. Real retain a 30% sell-on clause and matching rights for the forward. Fulham are also closing in on Cesar Palacios too. Despite Jose Mourinho’s attempt to keep García, the move has been finalized, probably for more game time.

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