Former Brazil star Romário has urged the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) to replace manager Carlo Ancelotti after Brazil’s poor 3-2 loss to Japan.
Seleção’s latest disappointment came in Saturday’s international friendly in Singapore, with Romário venting his frustration in an explosive Instagram post aimed at Ancelotti and CBF president Samir Xaud.
“Ancelotti, go on pack up your bags and leave,” the former striker wrote.
Romário recognised the Italian’s success at club level but questioned what impact he had made since taking over at Brazil, claiming the country had yet to perform under him.
In addition, he called on president Xaud to be more forceful, stating: “For f—‘s sake, president! Kick Ancelotti the f— out!”
Ancelotti’s team have been inconsistent since securing their 2026 World Cup ticket. Saturday’s loss means Brazil have only two wins in their past five games.
The five-time world champions managed to net twice against Japan, through individual flashes of brilliance from Vinícius Júnior, but couldn’t avoid yet another poor outcome.
Since taking over, Ancelotti has won 12 games, drawn four and lost five games.
Cup, the CBF had renewed his contract for another four years, despite the protests, so it’s not yet known whether it will cause anything to happen.
