Family from the interior of SP believes they are related to the national team coach The coach of the Brazilian national team, Carlo Ancelotti, turns 67 this Wednesday (10). He is in the United States with the squad, preparing for the World Cup opener on Saturday. Meanwhile, in Álvares Florence, in the interior of São Paulo, a family believes they are related to the Italian coach. 📲 Join the g1 Rio Preto and Araçatuba channel on WhatsApp In Brazil, a country passionate about football, the hope of winning the long-awaited six has an Italian name. Just over a year ago, Ancelotti took over the national team. Having spent time at clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Juventus, Milan, Bayern Munich and Chelsea, the coach is used to commanding large squads and now has the challenge of getting the best out of the players called up. Guilherme Ancelotti, 83 years old, resident of Álvares Florence Reproduction/TV TEM The coach has already been to different Brazilian cities, including Mirassol. What few people know is that the Ancelotti family has lived in Álvares Florence for generations. They came from Italy at the end of the 19th century and believe they may have a connection with the coach. Guilherme Ancelotti, 83 years old, remembers when the suspicion arose. "There was a time when there was a World Cup in Uruguay. As we watched the game, we saw Carlo Ancelotti's name. Then it caught our attention. As my aunts and my father already said, when my family came to Brazil, there was an Ancelotti. That must be what gave rise to Carlo Ancelotti's family." His daughter, Sheila Ancelotti, remembers the episode in 1995. "The game was being played, the grandchildren were all sitting around on the floor. My grandfather stood up and said: 'He's a relative of ours'. I remember that Marcelo, in fact, looked, recorded, and then asked several questions too. I remember that day completely, my grandfather revering it." Coincidence? The surname is the same and the family documents date back to the same time as their arrival in Brazil. According to Guilherme, one of his great-grandfather's brothers stayed in Italy and contact was lost. The two families would have originated from the same Italian region. Surname is the same and family documents date from the same time of arrival in Brazil Reproduction/TV TEM Confirmation of the relationship has not yet occurred. “No, no, so far it is still being processed,” said Guilherme. When asked if he would like to meet the coach, he replied: "If I have the opportunity, certainly. To exchange an idea, find out a little more. He's a relative of mine, we've been thinking about it all along." Even without certainty, the family's desire is clear. "I wish Carlo Ancelotti a lot of luck, both professionally and personally, and that he manages to bring us the hexa. I have a lot of confidence that he will achieve it, due to the determination he shows", said Sheila. Álvares Machado's Ancelotti family wishes the national team coach luck Reproduction/TV TEM Initial plugin text See more news from the region on g1 Rio Preto and Araçatuba VIDEOS: check out the reports from TV TEM