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Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed the new head coach of Brazil's national team, but not for another year, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced Tuesday night. He will first finish his contract with Real Madrid and join the "seleção" in June 2024 for the Copa America. Ancelotti, 64, will be in charge of a national team for the first time in his coaching career, replacing Tite, who left the position after a quarter-finals defeat to Croatia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Fabrizio Romano, a football transfer analyst shades more light on a report that links Arsenal F.C. with a move to sign Paris Saint Germain (PSG) hitman, Kylian Mbappe. The report says, “Mbappe has recently been linked with a surprise move to Arsenal.”

Newly Chelsea striker, Nicolas Jackson has disclosed what his friend Sadio mane, a former Liverpool midfielder told him about his newly found team before joining the club. According to Jackson, Mane gave him a good appraisal of the new coach at the Stamford Bridge, Mauricio Pochettino. The new striker signed a £30million deal with the blues on Friday when he bids a farewell to his former club Villarreal.

Victor Osimhen has won the Best African International award at the 5th edition of the Ghana football award. The Super Eagles striker was announced the winner at the awards held in the capital city of Ghana, Accra International Conference Center on Sunday.

Nigerian forward, Emmanuel Dennis has concluded plan to remain in Europe despite speculation from some quarters that he was mulling to move to Saudi Arabian club as his new team. Dennis contract with Nottingham Forest is winding down soon this summer after regular appearance for the club during the last season. According to Athletic, his manager has started contacting some interested clubs on his behalf in Europe to decide which will give him the best offer.

Legendary commentator Peter Drury has been named as replacement for Martin Tyler. Tyler’s departure from Sky Sports was confirmed on Saturday evening, ending his 33 year spell with the company and the legendary commentator will be replaced by Peter Drury.