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Brazil held to scoreless draw in Ancelotti's debut

Carlo Ancelotti got off to a disappointing start as Brazil coach in Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers, drawing 0-0 against runners-up Ecuador, putting the Italian manager under considerable pressure.

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Carlo Ancelotti holds first Brazil training session (1:29)
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Ancelotti arrives as new Brazil head coach (1:45)
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Carlo Ancelotti arrives in Brazil to take over as head coach (1:27)
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Kaká on links with Ancelotti, Brazil: 'I'm ready'

Former Brazil icon Kaká addressed reports that he is in talks to join Carlo Ancelotti's backroom staff, saying he is "ready" to help his country at the 2026 World Cup should he get the opportunity.

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Brazil fed to elect prez before Ancelotti arrival

Brazil football federation (CBF) interim president Fernando Sarney on Friday set a date of May 25 for elections after Ednaldo Rodrigues was removed from his presidential post.

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Messi, Garnacho return for Argentina qualifiers

Argentina will have captain Lionel Messi back for its FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia, the national team announced Thursday.

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Uruguay lose CAS Copa appeal, Núñez ban upheld

Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez saw his five-game international ban upheld on Monday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected an appeal from the Uruguay federation over punishments handed out after a brawl at their 2024 Copa América semifinal.

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Gomez: Brazil won't win the World Cup with Ancelotti (2:31)
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Sources: Brazil give Ancelotti May 26 deadline

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday extended its deadline for Carlo Ancelotti to take over as national team coach, sources told ESPN.

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