😅 Ancelotti jokes with Modric: don't you have a Brazilian grandad?

The atmosphere was one of pure relief and relaxation for coach Carlo Ancelotti after Brazil’s 3-1 win over Croatia in a friendly played in Orlando, United States.

Upon reuniting with Luka Modric, with whom he built a long and successful relationship during their time at Real Madrid, the Italian manager did not miss the chance to make a joke about an unusual “signing” for the Canarinha.

– Wednesday, 1 April 2026

During a warm hug captured by the cameras of the “Road to 26” page, which covers behind-the-scenes moments from the event, Ancelotti said to Croatia’s No. 10.

“Don’t you have a Brazilian grandfather?” Carletto joked.

The joke, of course, played with the idea of naturalizing the star so he could play in the World Cup for Brazil .

Something that, of course, could not happen, even if he had Brazilian roots, since he has already played professionally for Croatia .

Assessment and focus on the World Cup

The win over the Croatians was the Brazilian national team’s last match before the final squad call-up for the 2026 World Cup.

With the final whistle, Ancelotti closed this testing cycle by reaching the mark of 10 matches in charge of Brazil , with a record of five wins, two draws, and three losses.

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