Ferretti's criticism came during a TV debate about the Brazilian national team's coaching staff. He argued that it's essential for coaches to understand the characteristics and culture of the players when questioned about Ancelotti's foreign background. Ferretti, a naturalised Mexican, has spent most of his coaching career in Mexico, including two stints as interim coach of the Mexican national team.
Ferretti specifically cited the team's 2-1 loss to Norway in the 2026 World Cup as an example of Ancelotti's poor work. He claimed that the Brazilian players showed no 'sangue, entrega, nada' (blood, commitment, nothing) during the match. The criticism has sparked debate about Ancelotti's future as coach of the Brazilian national team.
The next step for Ancelotti remains unclear, but he has already renewed his contract to lead the team until the 2030 World Cup.