Flamengo hero Edílson Capetinha hits out at Ancelotti after Brazil exit | OneFootball

Brazil’s National Team was knocked out of the World Cup in the Round of 16

Brazil’s elimination sparked outrage among fans and former players as well. Edílson Capetinha, for example, said that Carlo Ancelotti is not strong enough. Thus, the Rio champion with Flamengo blasted the coach.

— Ancelotti today is a weak coach, who was already on the decline in world football and didn’t have many options left after leaving Real Madrid (ESP). He found an opportunity to come to the Brazilian national team, earning incredible money, which, for the reality of Brazilian football, is something astronomical -, said Capetinha.

Did Edílson also blame the players?

— Brazil is a weak team, a team with no defense, no midfield, and no attack. It has good players, but every national team has good players -, highlighted the former player, who added:

— We’re not used to good players, we’re used to excellent players, to stars who make the difference. The problem is that, besides having a weak coach, we have a spineless team, spineless players, with no personality -, Capetinha pointed out.

Did Edílson Capetinha ever play in a World Cup?

The former athlete was part of the squad that won Brazil’s fifth World Cup title in 2002. However, the veteran was not a starter, though he did take the field in the group stage. Whenever he can, though, the former striker reminds people that he is a world champion with Brazil.

Did Capetinha play for Flamengo?

In the 2001 final against Vasco, Petkovic got the glory with the unforgettable free-kick goal. Edílson, however, played a decisive role as Flamengo’s striker in the Carioca final.

In addition to scoring the first two goals, the center forward won the foul that led to the Serbian’s goal in the 3-1 victory. Besides the state title, the former player also won the Copa dos Campeões wearing the Sacred Jersey.

How is Capetinha doing off the field?

The former player took a chance as a commentator. However, he drew more attention with his participation in the 2026 edition of the reality show Big Brother Brasil. The former contestant, however, was eventually expelled from the show for attacking another participant.

Does the author agree with Capetinha?

I disagree, star! I believe Vini Jr. is a star who could have left the match against Norway with an assist, but Endrick wasted the chance. As for Ancelotti, I don’t think his World Cup campaign defines him -, said João Vítor Reis, from Coluna do Fla.

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