Monday Edition of the Daily Merengue
The Daily Merengue is a place where you can feel free to d all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Kung_Fu_Zizou, Juninho, NeRObutBlanco and yours truly, Felipejack.
Portugal is the UEFA Nations League Winner!
It’s very nice to see CR7 winning another title with Portugal and he was so happy! At 40 years old, he continues to make history for his NT. GOAT!
Before Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal NEVER played a final in their history.
With Cristiano Ronaldo – in 21 years, Portugal have played 4 finals, winning 3 trophies.
He has rewritten history, he is the history.
DON CRISTIANO RONALDO. pic.twitter.com/3cDfJVOKee
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 8, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo en la UEFA Nations League 2024/2025:
— Naninho (@SrNaninho) June 8, 2025
Carreras situation
Carreras has been registered by Benfica to play in CWC. It looks like everything was agreed between clubs, but out of the blue Benfica asked more in order to let Carreras play in CWC for Real Madrid. The idea now is to pay his release clause after CWC.
If they reach an agreement sooner, Carreras can be registered to play R16 for Real Madrid, if he doesn’t play for Benfica.
Meanwhile, it’s been reported that Franco is pushing River Plate to release him sooner. He wants to play the CWC for Real Madrid.
Comments on Ancelotti’s debut for Brazil NT
Ancelotti made his first game for Brazil NT on last Thursday. The game was incredibly boring. The only positive aspect of Brazil is that they had more defensive organization than in previous game. But the team created very few chances.
Ancelotti is being treated like a world wide celebrity since his arrival. The next game vs Paraguay is on Tuesday and all tickets were sold out. Brazil is one victory away to confirm their presence in the WC.
Carlinho.
Rafael Ribeiro/CBF pic.twitter.com/mYaxvd3bSh
— Planeta do Futebol (@futebol_info) June 8, 2025
CBF confirmed that Davide is joining his father coaching staff. Besides Davide, Ancelotti has brought Francesco Mauri, Paul Clement and Mino Fulco with him to Brazil NT.
