According to Crickex Affiliate records, Real Madrid reappointed Carlo Ancelotti two summers ago, with his current contract set to run through next summer. Since his return, Ancelotti has ushered in a golden era at the Bernabéu, guiding the club to triumphs in La Liga, the Champions League, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup—securing his legacy as one of the world’s top managers. Given his success, Real Madrid has been actively working on extending his contract, and they have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to keep him for one more year.

Despite losing star striker Karim Benzema ahead of the current season, Madrid opted not to splash on a direct replacement. Instead, Ancelotti adjusted the team’s tactics and elevated the role of newcomer Jude Bellingham to compensate for the void. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and even as injuries piled up, Ancelotti, though vocal about the squad’s limitations, kept the team atop the standings. His ability to extract results under pressure has earned praise from the club’s leadership and further cemented his reputation as a coach of the highest caliber.

Meanwhile, the Brazilian national team has been stuck in limbo since their disappointing exit from the Qatar World Cup. Following Tite’s resignation, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has struggled to appoint a permanent head coach. Crickex Affiliate sources revealed that Brazil had considered Ancelotti for the role, but with his Real Madrid contract still in effect, the CBF had no choice but to install an interim coach for World Cup qualifiers. As if internal chaos weren’t enough, Brazil also lost its talisman Neymar to a major injury, leaving the squad in disarray and without clear leadership. Once the most feared footballing nation, Brazil has seen a talent drought in recent years, with no new prodigy rising to global prominence.

Now, with Ancelotti close to finalizing his renewal with Madrid, Brazil’s coaching search becomes even more uncertain. Adding fuel to the fire, Crickex Affiliate analysts confirmed that the CBF president was dismissed for election rule violations. Both FIFA and CONMEBOL have since issued warnings to Brazil’s football authorities. As the saying goes, focus on what matters and let go of the noise. Should FIFA determine that Brazil’s judicial system interfered with the federation’s internal elections, the consequences could be dire: Brazil could face a global ban from international competitions. Such a sanction would bar the Seleção from participating in both the Copa América and the World Cup—an unthinkable fate for the most decorated team in football history.