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Ancelotti's cheeky Modric 'signing' joke for Brazil
1 Apr
Summary
- Coach Ancelotti joked about Luka Modric's potential naturalization for Brazil.
- The jest occurred after Brazil's 3-1 friendly victory over Croatia.
- This match marked Brazil's final game before the 2026 World Cup squad selection.
Brazil secured a 3-1 victory over Croatia in a friendly match played in Orlando, Florida. Following the game, coach Carlo Ancelotti shared a lighthearted moment with Luka Modric, whom he managed previously at Real Madrid.
Ancelotti humorously asked Modric if he had a Brazilian grandfather, alluding to the idea of the star player being naturalized to play for Brazil. This friendly marked the Brazilian national team's final match before the squad selection for the 2026 World Cup. Ancelotti's tenure has reached 10 games, with a record of five wins, two draws, and three losses.
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