Life is full of challenges, and Carlo Ancelotti faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
Carlo Ancelotti, nicknamed "Carletto" and "Don Carlo", is a highly decorated Italian football manager and former player currently leading the Brazil national team. Widely considered one of the greatest managers ever, he holds the record for the most UEFA Champions League titles won (5) and is the only manager to have participated in six finals. Ancelotti is also unique in having secured league titles in each of Europe's top five leagues. His impressive record includes three FIFA Club World Cup wins and a record-setting five UEFA Super Cup victories.
In 1982, Carlo Ancelotti was very likely to be capped for the 1982 World Cup campaign, but a dramatic knee injury forced him away for several months.
In 1997, Roberto Baggio's transfer to Parma was impeded by Ancelotti, who preferred a rigorous 4–4–2 formation that did not accommodate Baggio's preferred advanced playmaking role.
In 2005, Carlo Ancelotti led Milan to the Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool 2-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw.
During the 2006-07 Serie A season, Milan received an eight-point deduction due to the Calciopoli scandal.
On 16 March 2010, Chelsea, managed by Carlo Ancelotti, were eliminated from the Champions League after losing to Inter Milan with a 1–3 aggregate score.
On 23 September 2010, Chelsea lost 3-4 against Newcastle United in the League Cup.
On 7 November 2010, Chelsea was defeated by Liverpool 0-2 at Anfield.
On 5 January 2011, Chelsea suffered a 0-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
On May 25, 2015, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced that Ancelotti was relieved of his duties as manager, despite winning the hearts of the board and fans. Pérez stated the club needed a new impulse to win trophies.
On December 10, 2019, Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed from his position as manager of Napoli, despite a 4-0 win in the Champions League, ending a seven-match winless streak in Serie A.
On March 1, 2020, Carlo Ancelotti was sent off after a conversation with the referee following a controversial VAR decision in a match against Manchester United.
In February 2021, Ancelotti's home in Crosby was burgled, and a safe was stolen, later found emptied in a nearby car park.
In 2024, during the Champions League quarter-finals, Real Madrid faced Arsenal. Arsenal secured a 3–0 victory in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium and won the return leg at the Santiago Bernabéu 2–1, resulting in a 5–1 aggregate defeat for Real Madrid, ending their Champions League campaign.
In January 2025, specifically on January 12, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5–2 in the Supercopa de España final, with Raphinha scoring twice for Barcelona.
In April 2025, specifically on April 26, Real Madrid lost to Barcelona 3–2 after extra time in the Copa del Rey final, with Jules Koundé scoring a late goal for Barcelona.
On 2 April 2025, Ancelotti stood trial in a Spanish court for alleged tax evasion, where he testified that he believed his tax affairs were in order, despite allegations of failing to pay €1 million in taxes on image rights revenue.
In May 2025, specifically on May 11, Real Madrid faced Barcelona in La Liga, losing 4–3 despite a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé. This defeat effectively ended their title hopes, with Barcelona winning the league on May 15.
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