Trending Now - Ancelotti Urges Brazil Fans to Support Current Players Amid Neymar Chants
WHO:
Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil coach
Casemiro, Manchester United midfielder
Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil coach
Neymar, Brazilian footballer
Casemiro, Manchester United midfielder
Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid player
Raphinha, Barcelona player
WHAT:
Ancelotti stated, "I think today's game makes it very clear to me that we can compete with the best teams in the world. I have no doubt about that."
Ancelotti noted, "We played against a very strong team with a lot of quality, and we competed until the very last moment, while the opponent was wasting time to secure the victory."
Raphinha will be evaluated on April 1st, 2026, to determine if he can play in Brazil's next friendly on April 4th, 2026, against Croatia.
Brazil lost to France 2-1 in a friendly match.
Brazilian fans chanted Neymar's name during the match.
Ancelotti stated, "We should be talking about those who were here-who played, who gave their all, who stepped up, and who worked hard. I am satisfied."
Raphinha was substituted at halftime due to muscle discomfort.
Ancelotti noted that Brazil lacked offensive power against France.
WHERE:
The friendly match took place at Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts.
Brazil's next friendly is scheduled to be played in Orlando, Florida.
WHEN:
The friendly match occurred on March 26th, 2026.
Raphinha will be evaluated on March 31st, 2026, to determine his availability for the next match on April 2nd, 2026.
WHY:
Ancelotti emphasized that "there is a lot of competition" for a spot on Brazil's final World Cup squad.
Ancelotti emphasized the need to focus on current players rather than absent ones like Neymar.
Casemiro expressed confidence in Neymar's talent, stating, "We know the quality Neymar possesses. He is indispensable for any national team, especially when he is in form."
HOW:
Ancelotti defended Raphinha's performance, stating, "I think Raphinha played very well. He had some muscle discomfort at the end of the first half and we had to substitute him, but he had many opportunities and very good movement off the ball."
Ancelotti defended Raphinha's performance despite the substitution, citing muscle discomfort as the reason for his exit from the match.
Ancelotti observed improvements in the team's performance in the second half after Luiz Henrique's introduction.
(UPDATED March 27, 2026 09:15 UTC)
Brazil's coach, Carlo Ancelotti, expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete with the best after a recent match, stating, "I think today's game makes it very clear to me that we can compete with the best teams in the world." He highlighted the strength of the opposing team and noted that Brazil fought hard until the end, despite the opponent trying to waste time to secure their victory. Ancelotti also mentioned that Raphinha, who played well but had to be substituted due to muscle discomfort, will be evaluated on April 1 to see if he can participate in Brazil's upcoming friendly against Croatia on April 4.
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 07:20 UTC)
Brazil faced a tough loss against France, falling 2-1 in a friendly match at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts on March 26. Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised the players who participated, emphasizing their hard work, while Brazilian fans passionately chanted Neymar's name throughout the game. Raphinha was substituted at halftime due to muscle discomfort and will be evaluated on March 31 to determine his availability for Brazil's next friendly in Orlando on April 2.