😅 Ancelotti jokes with Modric: don't you have a Brazilian grandad? | OneFootball

The atmosphere was one of pure relief and relaxation for coach Carlo Ancelotti after Brazil’s 3-1 win over Croatia in a friendly played in Orlando, United States.

Upon reuniting with Luka Modric, with whom he built a long and successful relationship during their time at Real Madrid, the Italian manager did not miss the chance to make a joke about an unusual “signing” for the Canarinha.

During a warm hug captured by the cameras of the “Road to 26” page, which covers behind-the-scenes moments from the event, Ancelotti said to Croatia’s No. 10.

“Don’t you have a Brazilian grandfather?” Carletto joked.

The joke, of course, played with the idea of naturalizing the star so he could play in the World Cup for Brazil.

Something that, of course, could not happen, even if he had Brazilian roots, since he has already played professionally for Croatia.

Assessment and focus on the World Cup

The win over the Croatians was the Brazilian national team’s last match before the final squad call-up for the 2026 World Cup.

With the final whistle, Ancelotti closed this testing cycle by reaching the mark of 10 matches in charge of Brazil, with a record of five wins, two draws, and three losses.

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