Romario slams Ancelotti after Brazil defeat against Japan: ‘Take your things and go’

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA- JUNE 24: Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Brazil, leaves of the tunnel for the 2nd half throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match in between Scotland and Brazil at Miami Stadium on June 24, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Carlo Ancelotti is dealing with reaction in Brazil after leading the Selecao to a 3-2 defeat versus Japan previously this weekend, and 1994 World Cup winner Romario has actually been amongst the Italian’s loudest critics: ‘Take your things and go’.

Romario requires Ancelotti’s head: ‘It’s done, take your things and go’

Brazil were beat 3-2 by Japan in a friendly in Singapore previously this weekend, a video game that saw Ancelotti sent for running onto the pitch to oppose Japan’s 91st-minute winner. He felt that Joao Gomes had actually been fouled in the accumulation to Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s late decider.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE– NOVEMBER 14: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti gets a red card throughout the worldwide friendly match in between Japan and Brazil at National Stadium on November 14, 2026 in Singapore. (Photo by Ashok Kumar/Getty Images )

This follows a frustrating screen at the 2026 World Cup, which saw Brazil knocked out at the round of 16 phase after a 2-1 defeat by Norway.

So far, Ancelotti has actually won 12, drawn 4 and lost 5 of his very first 21 matches in charge of Brazil with approximately 1.90 points per video game.

Criticism of Ancelotti has actually increased in the wake of the Japan defeat and previous Brazil nationwide group star Romario has actually not kept back in his analysis of the previous Real Madrid, PSG and Milan manager.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE– NOVEMBER 14: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti searches throughout the worldwide friendly match in between Japan and Brazil at National Stadium on November 14, 2026 in Singapore. (Photo by Ashok Kumar/Getty Images)

“Ancelotti, it’s done! Take your things and go, “composed Romario in a post on Instagram

“Nobody is questioning your history. You’re one of the best coaches the world has actually ever seen, however that remained in club football. With the Brazil nationwide group, up until now, things have not been the very same. We can’t take it a lot longer.

“Do you wish to continue training? Return to the clubs where you made your name, due to the fact that the Brazil nationwide group can’t keep spending for it.”

Romario has actually hired Samir Xaud, President of the Brazilian FA, to dismiss Ancelotti from his position as head coach.

BARCELONA, SPAIN– MAY 11: Former FC Barcelona gamer Romario, searches previous to the LaLiga match in between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

“The message now is for the President of the CBF, Samir Xaud,” Romario’s Instagram post continued. “You are young, the Brazilian individuals and I believe you desire what’s finest for our football. Now it’s time to reveal that you have the nerve to decide.

“You can’t tinker the nationwide group t-shirt. We’re too ashamed and we can’t take the danger of tossing another World Cup in the bin. There’s no usage in weeping after the opportunity to win the cup vanished. The time to act is now.”