🥳 Ancelotti turns 67 and gets a gentle prank in training
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A six-seven kind of day for Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti of the Brazilian national team.
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The coach celebrated his 67th birthday during a relaxed training session with the squad preparing for its World Cup debut. And there was even a prank.
Reporter Raisa Simplicio shared the moment when Carlo Ancelotti went through the "gauntlet":
The traditional slaps were lighter than when a player is celebrating a birthday. And Don Carlo was also spared the egging.
On the field, Ancelotti prioritized small-sided drills to improve passing under pressure, intensity, and the players' quick decision-making.
The opening part of the warm-up was watched by a group of guests from the sponsors, while the goalkeepers trained separately.
Among the visitors was American filmmaker Spike Lee. He showed up wearing a Brazil jersey and drew the spotlight.
Neymar remained out of on-field activities and continued working with the medical department to recover from his calf injury.
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