Carlo Ancelotti (Reggiolo, 1959) ended his spell as Real Madrid coach last summer. He did so as the most successful coach in the club's history and leaving an indelible legacy. However, 'Carletto' was waiting for one of the few challenges he had yet to face in his legendary career: to manage a national team. Brazil insisted and convinced him to seek the long-awaited sixth World Cup. On the occasion of Radio MARCA's 25th anniversary, the sports radio station travelled to the CBF headquarters to recognise the career of the Italian coach. During the interview, Ancelotti spoke about his first few months in Brazil, his relationship with Real Madrid, his contact with the club's players, the evolution of football in recent decades and his views on players such as Vinicius and Valverde.Thank you for opening the doors of your new home to us. There is more colour than in Valdebebas, the Brazilian spirit is very different from that of Madrid. The office in Valdebebas was much bigger, but different. Here there are many colors, a lot of joy When you leave Madrid after winning the Champions League, you can only come to Brazil. Yes, I think so. I didn't have the idea of going to another club after Madrid. The opportunity with the Brazilian national team came up two years ago and then I renewed with Madrid, but last year we thought it was time to leave and now I'm happy.I see you look good, I see you more handsome. Yes.I don't know if less worried...A. Now less stress, for sure.Less stress? Less stress because there are not many games, it is more a job of observation. You don't have to prepare training every day, it's a different job, with much more pause, but it's an interesting job and you have to look at the players... Brazil has at least 70 who can be in the national team and make an assessment of all is not so simple But in two months people will be asking for the sixth season...They have been asking for it for a long time. This is not only a goal, it is also a motivation. Winning the World Cup with Brazil is not a goal, it is a motivation Carlo Ancelotti, en 'La Tribu' Is that pressure noticeable on the street and in everyday life?R. People welcome me very well here, I am very respected and they love me very much. The atmosphere in Brazil is a football environment, very passionate, people are very close to football. They are happy, cheerful, good people.Did you have any doubts before signing for Brazil? I didn't hesitate. The truth is that the old Brazilian school has reacted a little to foreign coaches, but as I said the reception has been fantastic from everyone. I have a very good relationship with the coaches who work here, for example at Palmeiras, Flamengo or Bahia. I talk to them a lot because I think they can help me to look for players because many are in Europe, but others are playing here The headquarters of the CBF is like Valdebebas, here you are welcomed by legends and legends. We were welcomed by Claudio Branco. Something very similar, history is very important. At Madrid, history is every day at Valdebebas. You see Di Stefano, Puskas, Sergio Ramos, Casillas or Ronaldo. Here it is the same, Pele is inside this house every day, just like Zico, Romario and all the great legends of Brazilian football
