Discover the reason why Carlo Ancelotti keeps gum in his mouth during Brazilian national team games
Coach Carlo Ancelotti, who recently took over the Brazilian national team, has attracted attention not only for his strategy on the field, but for a particular habit: the constant use of gum during matches. At 67 years old, the Italian coach displays this peculiar characteristic on the edge of the pitch, arousing the curiosity of many.
Observers of the clashes led by Ancelotti have already noticed the singular and recurring habit, which established itself as a striking feature of the coach during the 90 minutes of play. Instead of resorting to digital clipboards, sweeping movements or venting to the athletes, the commander focuses on his chewing gum, a behavior that often attracts looks and intrigues the audience.
The reason behind Ancelotti’s habit: swapping cigarettes for gum
In reality, this curious practice has accompanied the Brazilian national team coach for several decades and has a direct explanation: replacing cigarettes. Ancelotti was a smoker for much of his life, and gum has become an effective tool for combating intense anxiety, sustaining focus and managing the nervousness inherent in high-pressure moments on the global football stage. There are rumors in the international press that the coach even has a specific brand of American gum to use on match days.
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The well-known image of Ancelotti repeatedly replacing chewing gum does not surprise those who followed his career at clubs such as Real Madrid, Milan, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. In these passages, he was already seen consuming large volumes of the product from the warm-up until the end of the match.
