{
  "id": 8678384,
  "title": "Douglas Santos: “We have to get this new cycle off on the right foot”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/douglas-santos-we-have-to-get-this-new-cycle-off-on-the-right-foot",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T12:04:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/douglas-santos-cycle-off-foot-120400036.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Left-back Douglas Santos declared that Brazil's team aims to commence the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, Copa América, and World Cup cycle with \"good results\" and a strong start. The 32-year-old defender, who joined the squad on Sunday morning, was the first player selected by manager Carlo Ancelotti to arrive in Brisbane, Australia. Speaking to CBF TV, Santos expressed his excitement about the opportunity and emphasized the importance of beginning the new cycle with a positive performance. He expressed gratitude for the chance to represent his country once again and reiterated his desire to leave his mark on the team. This is Douglas Santos' first squad list since the previous World Cup, and Ancelotti has called up nine new players, a situation he has experienced himself before. Santos intends to share his experience with the newer members of the squad, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident on the field. Brazil's next two friendlies will be against Australia and India, with the matches scheduled for October 25 and October 3, respectively.",
  "summary": "Left-back Douglas Santos stressed that the Brazilian National Team’s goal is to start this new cycle of World Cup qualifiers, Copa América, and World Cup “on the right foot” and with “good re...",
  "key_points": [
    "Brazil aims for strong start in World Cup qualifiers, Copa América, and World Cup cycle.",
    "Douglas Santos, 32, first player selected by manager Carlo Ancelotti.",
    "Santos expresses excitement and gratitude for opportunity to represent Brazil again."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}