Ancelotti in trouble in Brazil? FIFA investigates his hiring and threatens his position

FIFA has formally asked Brazil’s football federation to explain the $1.2 million commission paid to Diego Fernandes, the intermediary in Carlo Ancelotti’s hiring. Fernandes isn’t registered as an official agent with FIFA, raising concerns of a potential rules breach.

FIFA has requested clarification from Brazil regarding the commission negotiated with the businessman who mediated the hiring of new national team coach Carlo Ancelotti, according to local media reports.

The global governing...