{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/683d566b0d2b3bac3eeb30f7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Brazil Have Turned To Carlo Ancelotti","description":"<p>Welcome to <em>It Was What It Was</em>, the football history podcast. This week, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore a landmark moment in the sport: Brazil, for the first time in its storied history, has appointed a sole foreign manager, Carlo Ancelotti.</p><p><br></p><p>As he prepares to lead the Seleção in his first match on Friday against Ecuador, the episode unpacks the significance of his move to Brazil.</p><p><br></p><p>They examine Ancelotti’s coaching philosophy, tracing its roots to his mentor Nils Liedholm and the enduring influence of Hungarian football. The conversation spans decades and continents—from the intellectual cafés of Budapest to the shifting tactical landscape of South America. Along the way, they reflect on the evolution of Brazilian coaching and the global reach of Hungarian tactical innovation.</p><p>Join them for a compelling look at the past, present, and future of football strategy, and discover how Ancelotti’s arrival in Brazil could be a return to their roots.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Personal Anecdotes</p><p>00:37 Historic Day for Brazil: Foreign Manager Appointed</p><p>01:15 Carlo Ancelotti's Coaching Philosophy</p><p>01:55 Brazil's Foreign Coaching History</p><p>04:56 The Dominance of Argentinian Coaches in South America</p><p>06:04 Brazilian Football's Tactical Evolution</p><p>10:30 Hungarian Influence on Brazilian Football</p><p>20:56 Brazil's World Cup Preparations and Challenges</p><p>26:13 Brazil's Struggles Against European Teams</p><p>27:49 Modern Era: Brazil's Coaching Crisis</p><p>29:11 Analysing the Decline of Brazilian Football</p><p>30:01 The Influence of European Coaching</p><p>30:22 The Role of Brazilian Midfielders</p><p>30:37 Recent Brazilian Coaches and Their Struggles</p><p>31:38 The Turning Point: Italy 1982</p><p>32:10 Introduction to Carlo Ancelotti's Appointment</p><p>32:49 Carlo Ancelotti's Mentorship and Legacy</p><p>35:27 The Hungarian Influence on Modern Football</p><p>38:33 The Swedish Connection and Coaching Philosophy</p><p>40:22 The Rise of IFK Norrköping</p><p>48:28 The Formation of the Gre-No-Li Trio</p><p>51:27 Carlo Ancelotti's Impact on Brazilian Football</p><p>55:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}