The Italian was speaking in an interview with Rai Radio 1 about his possible arrival in the Brazilian national team at the end of this season. The Italian, despite highlighting that he is comfortable at Real Madrid, did not deny that he has agreed a deal to coach the Samba boys.

"Agreement with Brazil? "They are rumours, links… I feel very good at Real Madrid as things are. We started our season excellently and we hope to continue at the same level,” he added, making it clear that he is very happy with the results so far."

Recall that the Brazilian FA released a statement in July 2023 before the start of the 2023/24 season that Ancelotti will resume his coaching role with the Brazilian national team.

The head coach of Fluminense, Fernando Diniz is currently in charge of the team, taking over from Brazil's U-20 manager Ramon Menezes, who lost two out of three friendly matches earlier this year as interim coach. Diniz will keep his job at Fluminense and join Brazil only for the World Cup qualifiers. Ancelotti is expected to be the coach of Brazil ahead of the 2024 Copa America and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

This is the first time the 64-year-old will take charge of the national team for the first time in his coaching career. He replaces Tite who left the position after a quarter-finals defeat to Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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The body made the announcement in the late hours of Tuesday, July 5, 2023. It is confirmed that Carlo Ancelotti will see out his contract with Real Madrid which runs out at the end of the 2023/24 season before he takes charge of the Samba boys.

This is the first time the 64-year-old will take charge of the national team for the first time in his coaching career. He replaces Tite who left the position after a quarter-finals defeat to Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The head coach of Fluminense, Diniz will be in charge for now taking over from Brazil's U-20 manager Ramon Menezes, who lost two out of three friendly matches earlier this year as interim coach. Diniz will keep his job at Fluminense and join Brazil only for the World Cup qualifiers. Ancelotti will then take over for the 2024 Copa America and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Ancelotti was speaking at a presser ahead of Real Madrid's league game against. He confirmed that there are interest from Brazil, he said his focus is on Real Madrid and he has so much love for the club.

The reality is that the Brazilian national team wants me and this makes me delighted, and happy. But I want to fulfill and respect my contract. I love Real Madrid. Retiring after Madrid? I can’t confirm it today. I will stay here until Real Madrid let me.

There are reports from Spain that Ancelotti's contract might be terminated at the end of the season if he fails to win the Laliga with Real Madrid.

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The FA President acknowledged that he is an admirer of Ancelotti and there is a possibility of the Italian joining his team. He said, the Italian is loved by the players and supporters of the Brazilian national team.

I really admire Ancelotti. He’s not only players’ favourite but fans’ too. Everywhere I go in Brazil, Ancelotti is the first name the supporters ask me about. Let’s wait for the appropriate time, we’ll see if we can make it happen.

There are reports from Spain that Ancelotti might leave Real Madrid this season because of his poor form in the league and if he fails to win the UEFA Champions League.

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Brazil were looking to win the competition for the sixth time after they won it last at the 2002 World Cup which was hosted in South Korea and Japan. Croatia came into the game wanting to better their record at the Russia 2018 World Cup.

The game was lit up in the first half of the extra time when Neymar opened the scoring to equal Pele's goal-scoring record for Brazil. However, Croatia came back into the game with less than five minutes to go with the goal from Bruno Petkovic before beating the Brazilians 4-2 on penalties.

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Tite was speaking at a post-match conference after the game which was played on Thursday, November 24th, 2022. According to him, there is no need for anyone to worry about Neymar's injury because he will be available for the remaining games.

Don’t worry, Neymar will play the World Cup. He will keep playing, you can be sure about that.

The Samba boys won their opening game against Serbia, they will face Switzerland in their next group game before playing the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

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The South American country is one of the powerhouses in world football that have been targetted as one of the favourites to win the competition. Brazil will be looking to get past their disappointing out at the last Copa America where they lost the final match to Argentina.

Arsenal's defender, Gabriel Magalhaes were the major omission from the head coach, Tite's team list despite his form for the Gunners. However, Manchester United's player, Antony is part of the team that will be travelling to Qatar.

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Notjustok has decided to highlight the top five longest unbeaten streaks in International football.

What is an unbeaten Streak?

This is a situation where a football club or when a country goes on a very long time without having to experience any form of defeat.

(5) Algeria: (35)

The Desert foxes enjoyed a remarkable unbeaten run that span for four years which started from 2018 to 2022, during that period they won the Africa Cup of Nations beating the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the finals.

(4) Argentina: (35)

The South American football powerhouse are currently on a fantastic unbeaten run across all competition which ranges from World Cup qualifiers to friendly games. The team which is led by Lionel Messi started their run from 2019 till date. They won the Copa America during this fantastic run of games.

(3) Spain: (35)

The winners of the 2010 FIFA World Cup which was hosted in South Africa also enjoyed a long unbeaten streak during their dominance in Europe and World football. The run lasted for two years which was from 2007-2009.

(2) Brazil: (35)

The Samba boys have been tagged as the favourites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup which will be hosted in Qatar. The team enjoyed an unbeaten run which lasted for three years from 1993-1996, they won the 1994 World Cup which was hosted by the United States of America during that run.

(1) Italy: (37)

The reigning Champions of the European Championship enjoyed an amazing unbeaten streak also for three years, the same number as the Brazilians. However, the Italians were Champions of the Euro 2020 competition but failed to qualify for the World Cup.

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The body governing football in the world announced over the week the host nations for the World Cup which will take place in 2026. History will be made at the event as it will be the first time three countries will host the World Cup and for the first time, 48 teams will participate in the tournament.

Notjustok has decided to highlight the host countries with the highest World Cup attendance.

South Africa 2010: (3.2 million )

This was the first time that the Men's senior World cup will be hosted in Africa and it is still regarded as one of the most colourful in the history of the World Cup. A total of 3.2 million supporters came to watch the tournament in the space of 64 games. The African soil was favourable for the Spanish national team as they emerged champions of the competition for the first time in their history.

Germany 2006: ( 3.4 million)

The home of the 2014 World Cup winners are also among the nations that have the highest attendance of supporters that came to watch the games at the World Cup venue. Germany also holds the third highest of spectators that came to watch the games. The Italians were eventual winners of this edition beating France on penalties in the finals.

Brazil 2014: ( 3.4 million)

The home of the Samba boys has the same number of spectators that came to watch the World Cup as that of Germany in 2006. This World Cup year is one that the Brazilians will always want to forget in a hurry as they were thrashed 7-1 in the semi-finals by the eventual champions, Germany.

USA 1994: (3.6 million)

The USA 94 holds the highest number of attendance in the history of the World Cup. Americans will hope they can break that record again when they take major host in the World Cup in 2026. Brazil won that year's competition beating Italy 5-4 in penalties

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The news was confirmed by the hospital, Albert Einstein which was reported on the Sky Sports News website on Wednesday, December 8th, 2021. According to reports, the former footballer is expected to be discharged in the next few days.

This is the second time, Pele will undergo the surgery. He went through the surgery to remove a colon tumour in September 2021 at the same hospital.

Pele won the FIFA World Cup with Brazil in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He is also the all time leading goal scorer for Brazil with 77 goals in 92 matches.

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Brazil vs Argentina

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The association released a statement on Thursday, November 18th, 2021 confirming that the referee committed serious errors in the game between the two South American giants.

Center referee André Cunha and video assistant Esteban Ostojich committed a serious mistake and will now not take charge of any game indefinitely.

The performance of the Principal Arbitrator Andres Ismael Cunha Soca Vargas and the Arbitrator VAR Esteban Daniel Ostojich Vega, appointed for the aforementioned game, were technically analysed by this Committee, concluding that they committed serious and manifest errors in the exercise of their functions in the development of the match, punctually in the following situation.

Minute 33: Violent Conduct of Player #19 Nicolas Herman Gonzalo Otamendi (ARG) against an opponent putting a risk the physical integrity of the same with the use of the arm in the face.

As a result, the CONMEBOL Arbitration Committee resolve to suspend the arbitrators Andres Ismael Cunha Soca and Esteban Daniel Ostojich Vega for an indefinite period in the exercise of their functions in competitions organized by CONMEBOL.

The draw between both teams was enough for Argentina to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup that will be hosted in Qatar next year November.

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Neymar

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Goal confirmed the news on its official Twitter account in a video posted on Sunday, October, 10th, 2021.

Neymar said in the video that he doesn't feel he has the strength of mind to deal with football anymore.

I think it's my last World Cup. I see it as my last. I don't think I have the strength of mind to deal with football anymore.

So I will do everything to turn up well, to do everything to win with my country. To realise my greatest dream in the world. I hope I can do it.

The 29-year-old has scored 69 goals and 49 assists in 113 games since he made his debut for the national team in 2000 at age 18.

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Pele

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According to reports from Sky Sports, the doctors at Albert Einstein Hospital confirmed that Pele was stable and would continue his chemotherapy after he gets discharged.

Pele also confirmed the news on his official Instagram account. He expressed his excitement that he was back home. He also thanked the hospital for taking good care of him for the period that he was there.

When the path is difficult, celebrate each step of the journey. Focus on your happiness. Indeed, I can't jump anymore, but these past few days, I've been punching the air more times than usual. I am so happy to be back at home.

I want to thank the entire Albert Einstein Hospital team, who made my stay a pleasant one, with a humane and affectionate welcome.

Thanks also to all of you who, from afar, make my life complete with so many messages of love.

Pele won the World Cup with the Brazilian National team in 1958, 1962 and 1970. He is also the country's all-time highest goal scorer with 77 goals in 92 games. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain's striker Neymar is second on the list with 69 goals.

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Pele

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The 80-year-old posted another Instagram post after returning to the ICU that he is doing well and he appreciated the love and care he is getting from families and friends.

The 80-year-old has been in and out of the hospital for over two months after discovering he had a tumor in his colon, but he has always assured everyone that he will win the fight in the end.

My friends, I am still recovering very well. Today I received visits from family members and I continue to smile every day. Thank you for all the love I get from you.

Pele's Instagram post

Pele's daughter, Kely Nascimento, also confirmed that her father is recovering well in a statement she posted on her Instagram account.

Hi friends, I don't know what is going on with the rumours out there, but my DMs are booming!!! There's already a lot of anxiety roaming the world these days and we don't want to be the reason for more.

This photo was taken just now. He is wearing a best because he is Santista and the cold in SP (Sao Paulo) bothers him!

He is recovering well and within the Normal range. Promise! The normal recovery scenario for a man of his age, after an operation like this, is sometimes two steps forward and one step back.

Yesterday he was tired and took a little step back. Today he took two forwards!

I want to thank again, and always, the brilliant team here at Einstein and even more gratitude for all the good energy that you are transmitting.

Pele and his daughter

Kely's Instagram post

Pele won his first senior FIFA World Cup at the age of 17 in 1958 and later repeated the feat in 1962 and 1970.

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Pele, Brazil

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Pele confirmed the news on his official Instagram account, announcing that the operation to remove a tumor from his colon was successful.

The World Cup winner has been giving updates for over a month as it concerns the progress made on his health for over a month.

My friends, this is a message for each of you. Don't think for a minute that I haven't read the thousands of loving messages I've received around here.

Thank you very much for each one of you, who dedicated a minute of your day to send me positive energy. Love, love and love! I have already left the ICU and I am in my room.

I continue every day happier, with a lot of disposition to play 90 minutes, plus extra time. We will be together soon!

Pele has suffered from hip problems for years, which had caused him difficulty in walking without being aided. He was part of the Brazilian national team that won the World Cup in 1958, 1962, and 1970.

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Pele

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The football legend confirmed on his Instagram account on Thursday, September 9th, 2021, that he is recovering well from the surgery. He also used the opportunity to send his affection, love, and prayers to Brazilian singer Roberto Carlos who lost his son Dudu Braga, aged 52, after battling cancer.

I'm recovering well, but today I want to send all my affection, love and prayers to my great friend Roberto Carlos. I wish that God would comfort your heart and that you be surrounded by care and light.

Pele was part of the Brazilian national team that won the FIFA World Cup in 1958, 1962, and 1970. The Brazilian has officially scored 757 career goals, leaving him behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Josef Bican on the all-time list.

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