Brazil national team head coach Carlo Ancelotti has generated significant online buzz after being photographed celebrating at the iconic Rio de Janeiro Carnival over the weekend.

The 66-year-old Italian, who was appointed Brazil’s head coach last summer following his departure from Real Madrid, is currently overseeing preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As festivities unfolded across Rio de Janeiro, Ancelotti was seen embracing the vibrant atmosphere of one of the world’s most famous cultural celebrations.

Images circulating on social media show the veteran manager posing with three female revelers during the event, with one widely shared photograph capturing the trio appearing to kiss him simultaneously.

The lighthearted moment quickly gained traction online, prompting a wave of humorous reactions from fans.

On X (formerly Twitter), supporters responded with playful commentary. One user wrote, “Don Carlo Ancelotti is loving life,” accompanied by laughing emojis. Another joked, “Now we know why he went to Brazil,” while others quipped that the manager may “never leave Brazil” and that his “Valentine’s Day is going perfectly.”

Ancelotti has yet to comment publicly on the viral images. Meanwhile, preparations continue as Brazil builds toward the 2026 tournament under his leadership.