Ancelotti relaxed about Neymar World Cup availability By AFP June 03, 2026 09:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter (FILES) Brazil's forward Neymar leaves the field crying in pain after an injury during the 20 …
Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide named new Lille coach By AFP June 01, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Botafogo's Italian head coach Davide Ancelotti gestures during the Copa Libertadores round of 16 …
… Having previously led Barcelona to the title in 2015, Luis Enrique becomes just the fifth manager to win three European Cups, after Carlo Ancelotti, Bob Paisley, Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola. …
Ancelotti says Neymar fit for 'first or second' World Cup match By AFP May 31, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti gestures during a press conference at th …
… His inclusion in Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad for the World Cup was something of a surprise as Neymar had not been picked for the national team in almost three years. …
… Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, Real Madrid stars, were called up on October 1, 2025, by Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti for upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan, after missing the previous squad. …
… Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil) After decades of coming up short against European opposition in the latter stages of the World Cup, Brazil have turned to one of European football’s greatest ever coaches to end the 24-year wait for a sixth star upon the famous yellow jersey. …
… In a statement, Hamburg praised the incoming Krueger's work with former Bayern coaches Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Hansi Flick and Jupp Heynckes. …
… He is one of head coach Carlo Ancelotti's key attacking options for the World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as Brazil grapples multiple injuries. …
… Despite his recurring physical problems, Neymar, 34, still hopes to be called up by coach Carlo Ancelotti for this year's World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19. …
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, with the team having arrived in the United States ahead of the World Cup. Ancelotti has previously said Neymar would be fit for Brazil's "first or second" group stage match, though the team doctor revealed last week that the 34-year-old would be out for up to three weeks.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday he is in no hurry to rush star forward Neymar back from his calf injury, with the team having arrived in the United States ahead of the World Cup. Ancelotti has previously said Neymar would be fit for Brazil's "first or second" group stage match, though the team doctor revealed last week that the 34-year-old would be out for up to three weeks.
Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo and currently Brazil's assistant coach, has been appointed head coach of French club Lille on a two-year contract, a week after Bruno Genesio's departure. The 36-year-old previously spent six months as head coach of Brazilian outfit Botafogo and will be taking his second spell in that role.
Paris Saint-Germain retained the UEFA Champions League title by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final at Budapest on May 30, 2026. Coach Luis Enrique said the victory was "even bigger" than their maiden European title a year ago.
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar will likely recover from a calf strain in time for the opening World Cup match against Morocco on June 13, or at least by the second match. Neymar will miss Brazil's pre-World Cup friendlies against Panama and Egypt.
Brazil's Neymar suffered a grade two calf muscle injury requiring two to three weeks of treatment, according to the national team's doctor, and may miss the World Cup opener against Morocco on June 13, though he is expected to be available within that timeframe.
Ahead of the first-ever 48-team World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Citizen Digital examines five major players dealing with form and fitness concerns, including Kylian Mbappe, who arrives at the tournament after a difficult period at Real Madrid.
The 2026 World Cup has attracted elite coaches including Thomas Tuchel (England), reversing international football's struggle to compete with club game salaries. Tuchel, a former Bayern Munich, Chelsea and PSG boss, has been hired by the English Football Association to end their wait to win a major tournament since 1966.
Kathleen Krueger, 40, has been named sporting director of Bundesliga club Hamburg, becoming the first woman to hold the position on a permanent basis in the league's history. Krueger joined Hamburg after two decades at Bayern Munich, where she worked with coaches including Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti.
Brazil forward Luiz Henrique said the team must channel World Cup pressure into motivation as the tournament approaches in June. Brazil, the most successful nation in World Cup history, has not won the trophy since 2002, and will face the tournament without several injured players including Eder Militao, Estevao, and Rodrygo.
Neymar publicly apologized to Santos team-mate Robinho Junior for slapping him during a training session, saying "I crossed the line." The pair appeared to reconcile during Santos' 1–1 draw against Recoleta in Paraguay on Tuesday.
The 19-year-old Brazilian forward suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in Chelsea's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United two weeks ago and is receiving treatment at Palmeiras in Brazil ahead of the World Cup, which begins June 11.
Paris Saint-Germain face a Ligue 1 fixture against Lorient before their Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich next Wednesday, where they will defend a 5-4 lead from the first leg.