Martinelli shines under Ancelotti, eyes Brazil call-up: "A dream"

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·29 janvier 2026

Martinelli shines under Ancelotti, eyes Brazil call-up: "A dream"

Coach Carlo Ancelotti was present at the Maracanã and watched Fluminense's 2-1 victory over Grêmio in the opening round of the Brazilian Championship. Accompanied by the tricolor president Mattheus Montenegro in one of the stadium's boxes, the Italian heard a bold request from the president's son: the call-up of Martinelli.

The midfielder has never been called up, but has been monitored by the Brazilian national team for a few years and may receive an opportunity before the World Cup. After the match, Martinelli was interviewed and commented on his desire to wear the Amarelinha.

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Every player dreams of one day reaching the national team. It's a goal for everyone, and it's no different for me. I do want to have an opportunity someday, but I think it will come at the right time. Now it's about working here (at Fluminense) with my teammates, because with their help, it becomes easier. So, I think by doing my job very well here, maybe one day [the call-up] will come,” said the player.

Brazil will make its last call-up before the World Cup during the FIFA Date in March, when the national team faces France and Croatia in two friendlies.

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