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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Ancelotti Bids Farewell to Real Madrid, Prepares for Brazil Role
Caption: Ancelotti Bids Farewell to Real Madrid, Prepares for Brazil Role. Carlo Ancelotti is set to begin a new chapter as head coach of Brazil, ending his legendary tenure at Real Madrid this weekend. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed Ancelotti will take charge starting May 26. Real Madrid officially announced that Saturday’s match against Real Sociedad will be his final game. Club president Florentino Perez praised Ancelotti as one of the greatest in football history, having led the club to 15 trophies, including a Champions League and La Liga title. Ancelotti, 65, called his time at Real an "unforgettable journey" and said his bond with the club remains “eternal.” Xabi Alonso is expected to succeed him. Ancelotti’s first matches for Brazil will be World Cup qualifiers in June against Paraguay and Ecuador. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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