ESPN FC Brazil to Hire Ancelotti
Apr 28, 2025
Steve McManaman, a former Real Madrid star, joins fellow football pundits Mario Melchiot, Shaka Hislop, and Steve Nicol to discuss the potential hiring of Carlo Ancelotti as Brazil's national team manager. They delve into how this move might impact Real Madrid's season, especially with the La Liga title at stake. The crew also celebrates Liverpool's recent Premier League triumph, analyzing the club's future under new management while tackling Chelsea's bid for Champions League qualification amidst intense competition.
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Real Madrid's Declining Integrity
- Real Madrid's recent behavior is classless and damaging, turning into a hated club quickly.
- Their integrity and respect for referees have deteriorated under top management's influence.
Perez's Rhetoric Fuels Misconduct
- Florentino Perez's rhetoric targeting referees encourages dubious benefits but also leads to ugly incidents.
- Real Madrid's victim mentality harms the club's reputation and fuels player misconduct.
Urgent Discipline Needed at Real Madrid
- Real Madrid's new manager must enforce discipline and unity to restore team performance.
- Players need to buy into the manager's system and work hard collectively, not rely on individual talent.