Coaches' federation slams Oswaldo, apologises to Ancelotti | OneFootball

The Brazilian Federation of Football Coaches (FBTF) repudiated, on Tuesday night, the statements made by former coach Oswaldo de Oliveira about foreign coaches, which embarrassed the coach of the Brazilian National Team, Carlo Ancelotti. The entity issued an official statement and apologized to the Italian manager.

Earlier on Tuesday, Oswaldo de Oliveira attended the 2nd Brazilian Forum of Football Coaches, held at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. The former coach shared his thoughts on foreign coaches in Brazilian football and embarrassed Ancelotti.

“Hopefully we will once again have Brazilian coaches shining, leading the clubs and, of course, when Ancelotti leaves after winning the championship next year, a Brazilian will return,” said Oswaldo de Oliveira on stage at the event, in the presence of the Italian coach.

In a statement, the FBTF classified Oswaldo de Oliveira’s attitude as “unacceptable” and came to Ancelotti’s defense, citing the Italian manager’s long and successful career.

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“The FBTF considers it inadmissible that a professional who, throughout his career, has held relevant positions on the national and international stage, should use his words in an unbalanced and offensive manner to disqualify colleagues and spread discourse that disrespects the collective effort of a category,” the entity wrote.

The organization also regretted the incident and issued an apology directed at the president of the CBF, Samir Xaud, coach Carlo Ancelotti, and the top leadership of the confederation.

Earlier, FBTF director Alfredo Sampaio also condemned Oswaldo de Oliveira’s statements and called the episode a “disgrace.” “I know this will reach him, and I insist that it does. Here is my repudiation of the inappropriate attitude he displayed at such an important event,” said the official.

Read the full FBTF statement:

“Rio de Janeiro, November 4, 2025

STATEMENT OF REPUDIATION

The Brazilian Federation of Football Coaches – FBTF, representative entity of the professionals who dignify and build the history of Brazilian football every day, comes publicly to express its most vehement repudiation of the statements and the unacceptable attitude of former coach Oswaldo de Oliveira, who, during the 2nd Forum of Football Coaches, in a disrespectful and unnecessary manner, uttered words that affected the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) – an institution that, with respect and a spirit of collaboration, opened its headquarters to host the event and welcome Brazilian coaches.

We, football coaches, know that football has no borders. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is an extremely competent professional, with enormous achievements, and deserves all the respect of the coaching community.

The FBTF considers it inadmissible that a professional who, throughout his career, has held relevant positions on the national and international stage, should use his words in an unbalanced and offensive manner to disqualify colleagues and spread discourse that disrespects the collective effort of a category that, with such dedication, seeks recognition and appreciation amid countless structural and institutional challenges.

The Federation deeply regrets what happened, which tarnished the spirit of unity and dialogue that marked the event, designed precisely to strengthen the coaching profession and promote respect among all football stakeholders.

Finally, the FBTF offers its sincere apologies to the President of the Brazilian Football Confederation, Mr. Samir Xaud, to the CBF board, and especially to coach Carlo Ancelotti, reaffirming the admiration, respect, and recognition of Brazilian coaches for the serious work and contribution of all those who elevate football.

Brazilian Federation of Football Coaches – FBTF

Rio de Janeiro, November 4, 2025

Sincerely“.

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