Carlo Ancelotti wants to coach Brazil until 2030; Neymar considers retirement

Brazilian national team coach Carlo Ancelotti has caused a stir in the football world by declaring his intention to continue working with the Canarinhos for another World Cup cycle. The Italian coach, who will turn 67 in June, expressed great satisfaction with his current role and declared his readiness to sign a new contract valid until 2030. The coach presented his intentions in a television interview, emphasizing that working with the five-time world champions is an inspiring challenge for him. The Brazilian national team remains the most decorated national team in history, having won the World Cup in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. However, for over two decades, the Seleção has failed to win the world's most important tournament.In the shadow of the coach's plans, however, are the concerning words of the team's biggest star. Neymar Jr, currently with Santos FC, admitted in an interview with Caze TV that he is seriously considering ending his career at the end of this year. The player, who recently celebrated his 34th birthday, stated that he is "living day by day" and does not rule out retiring as early as December. His priority, however, remains playing in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. „If it happens, I will retire in December. We'll see what my heart tells me.” — Neymar Jr The situation in the Brazilian national team is thus becoming dynamic. On one hand, we have stability on the coaching bench under the leadership of the decorated Italian; on the other, the specter of departure of the all-time top scorer in the national team's history. Neymar, who has been struggling with serious injuries since October 2023, emphasizes that the World Cup is his last great chance to return to his former glory and win the trophy missing from his collection. Head coach Ancelotti will have to take these declarations into account when building his strategy for the coming years. 2030 — until this year Ancelotti wants to work