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The Brazilian Football Confederation: The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed on Monday that Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will be the new Brazil national team coach, which gives his current club a logistical problem.

The announcement by the CBF that the Italian will start his job at the end of May means Ancelotti will not be in the Real Madrid dugout for the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off in the middle of June, and leaves club president Florentino Perez needing to make an important decision.

Former Madrid player Xabi Alonso looks set to be named Ancelotti's long-term replacement after confirming his departure from German club Bayer Leverkusen. The question is whether Alonso will be in place for the summer tournament or if Madrid wants him to take over after that, reports Xinhua.