Ageing Brazil need major surgery - but is Ancelotti the man to do it?
There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.
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"I tried, I tried... now it's over! I started here, I finished here."
— Neymar , Athlete
Key People
A Brazilian football player who assisted Vinicius Junior's goal.
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
Casemiro is a professional Brazilian footballer known for his pivotal role in midfield.
Endrick is a Brazilian footballer regarded as a prodigious talent in the sport.
Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring record.
Gabriel Martinelli is a professional football player who plays as a winger for the Brazilian national team.
Lucas Paqueta is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, currently with West Ham United.
Neymar is a Brazilian football superstar famous for his skill and goal-scoring ability.
Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills and performances on the field.
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There was nothing unlucky about Brazil's loss to Norway in the last 16 of the World Cup and their exit at this stage is an unmitigated disaster, writes Tim Vickery.
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