1994 FIFA World Cup winner and sitting Brazilian senator Romário has publicly demanded the immediate dismissal of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of the Brazil national team following a tumultuous 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan.

The harsh rebuke was triggered not only by the loss itself, but also by the chaotic scenes on the touchline during which the Italian tactician was shown a red card. Speaking out in the aftermath of the match, the former Seleção striker declared that Ancelotti’s margin of trust has been completely exhausted.

While acknowledging Ancelotti’s decorated trophy cabinet at club level, Romário argued that his tenure with the national team has fallen drastically short of expectations.

"Ancelotti, it's over! Pack your bags and leave!" Romário was quoted as saying by Footmercato. "Nobody questions your achievements—you are one of the greatest coaches in the history of football, but you proved that at clubs. With the Brazil national team, you have failed. We can no longer tolerate this!"

Romário concluded by asserting that Ancelotti and his coaching staff have been unable to adapt to the demands and identity of the five-time world champions. "He has not understood the dynamics of working with a national team and, above all, has failed to grasp what Brazilian football and the yellow-and-green shirt represent. The time for change has come."