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Ancelotti's 'dark side' revealed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic
15 Jun
Summary
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic played under Carlo Ancelotti at PSG in 2012-13.
- Ibrahimovic recalls Ancelotti kicking a box in anger.
- Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opener.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a legendary striker, has shared a surprising anecdote about Carlo Ancelotti's management style. Ibrahimovic played under Ancelotti at Paris Saint-Germain during the 2012-13 season, where he scored 35 goals. He described how Ancelotti, known for his calm demeanor, sometimes displayed a 'dark side.' Ibrahimovic recalled an instance after a game where Ancelotti, unhappy with the team's performance, kicked a box that struck him. Ibrahimovic found this display of intensity to be a personal trigger.
Meanwhile, Ancelotti is currently managing the Brazilian national team. In their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Morocco, Brazil secured a 1-1 draw. Despite dominating possession, Brazil conceded first in the 21st minute to Ismael Saibari. However, Vinicius Jr responded with a remarkable goal in the 32nd minute, leveling the score. Brazil will look to improve in their next group stage game against Haiti on June 19, especially with Neymar reportedly set to miss the tournament.
