Romario, the celebrated Brazilian football icon, has publicly demanded the resignation of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of the Brazil national team in the aftermath of a recent friendly match against Japan.
In a forceful statement shared on social media, Romario did not mince words: “Ancelotti, enough is enough! Pack your bags and get out.” Despite acknowledging Ancelotti as “one of the great coaches” in global football, the former Barcelona star-turned-senator criticized the coach’s inability to replicate his club-level successes with the Brazilian squad.
Romario emphasized that Ancelotti’s achievements have been confined to the club arena and insisted that the national team could no longer afford to endure the risks associated with his leadership. “Go back to club soccer, where you made your name, because the Brazilian national team cannot keep taking this risk,” he asserted.
Calls for decisive leadership from the Brazilian Football Confederation
Beyond his criticism of Ancelotti, Romario also directed his appeal to Samir Xaud, president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). He urged Xaud to demonstrate the courage necessary to make a decisive change in the national team’s management.
“We’ve already suffered too much embarrassment, and we can’t risk throwing another World Cup away,” Romario warned, underscoring the gravity of the situation as Brazil prepares for future international competitions.