Meanwhile it’s all going wrong (part two) for Brazil. Brazil's football confederation recently sacked head coach Dorival Júnior following a 4-1 defeat to Argentina – their worst ever result in a World Cup qualifier. Dorival was in charge for just 14 months during which results and performances were poor.

Carlo Ancelotti will leave Real Madrid at the end of the La Liga season and take over as Brazil head coach, according to multiple reports.

Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new manager of Brazil. The Brazilian Football Confederation is said to be "very confident" of securing the Italian's services.