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Carlo Ancelotti celebrates birthday with Brazil squad ahead of World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 5:02 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti celebrates birthday with Brazil squad ahead of World Cup

Summary

Carlo Ancelotti received a guard of honour from the Brazil national team to mark his 67th birthday at a pre-World Cup training session in New Jersey. The event was attended by filmmaker Spike Lee, who expressed support for the team. Ancelotti is preparing to coach Brazil in their World Cup opener against Morocco, scheduled for just three days later at MetLife Stadium. Brazil's iconic forward Neymar, currently recovering from injury, did not participate in the training session. Lee mentioned he was heading back to Manhattan to attend an NBA finals game later in the evening.

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By the Numbers

•Ancelotti's birthday celebrated with a guard of honour by Brazil players.
•Spike Lee attended the training session wearing Brazil gear.
•Neymar missed training due to injury recovery.
•Brazil's World Cup opener is against Morocco at MetLife Stadium.

Latest Updates

5:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ancelotti marks birthday as Spike Lee visits Brazil World Cup training

What they're saying

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Brazil players gave coach Carlo Ancelotti a guard of honour for his birthday at a pre-World Cup training session Wednesday attended by Spike Lee.Ancelotti was marking his 67th birthday, three days before the Italian leads the record five-time World Cup winners into their opening match at this year's tournament against Morocco at the MetLife Stadium.
— Yahoo Sports

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