Challenges in the Life of Carlo Ancelotti in a Detailed Timeline

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 an Italian professional football manager and former player, currently managing Real Madrid. Widely considered one of the greatest managers ever, he holds the record for most UEFA Champions League titles won as a manager, with five, in addition to two as a player. He is also the only manager to have participated in six Champions League finals, solidifying his legacy as a highly successful and respected figure in the world of football.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1982: Finished second and third place in the league

In 1981 and 1982, Carlo Ancelotti struggled with knee injuries but led Roma to second and third place league finishes.

1982: Missed World Cup due to injury

In 1982, Carlo Ancelotti missed the World Cup due to a knee injury, even though he was likely to be capped for the campaign.

1984: Reached European Cup Final with Roma

In 1984, Carlo Ancelotti helped Roma reach the European Cup final, though he missed the final due to injury.

1992: Forced into retirement

In 1992, Carlo Ancelotti's playing time was cut short by several injuries, which forced him into retirement at the age of 33.

1997: Baggio's Impeded Transfer

In 1997, Ancelotti was managing Parma and using a 4-4-2 formation that impeded the transfer of Roberto Baggio to Parma. This was due to Ancelotti favoring a rigid system that didn't accommodate creative forwards, which he later regretted.

1997: Impeded Roberto Baggio Transfer

In 1997, Carlo Ancelotti impeded the transfer of Roberto Baggio to Parma, as he did not feel that a player like Baggio would fit into his tactical plans.

June 2001: Dismissal from Juventus

On 17 June 2001, Ancelotti's dismissal from Juventus was announced at half-time during the final league game against Atalanta. Despite winning the match 2–1, Juventus finished second in Serie A.

2005: Champions League Final Loss

In 2005, Ancelotti led Milan to the Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool on penalties after a 3–3 draw.

2006: Serie A Season Deduction

During the 2006-07 Serie A season, Milan received an eight-point deduction for their role in the Calciopoli scandal, shifting the team's focus to winning the Champions League.

March 2010: Champions League Elimination

On 16 March 2010, Chelsea, managed by Ancelotti, was eliminated from the Champions League after a 1–3 aggregate loss to Inter Milan.

September 2010: Chelsea's Winning Streak Interrupted

On 23 September 2010, Chelsea lost 3-4 against Newcastle United in the League Cup, interrupting their winning streak.

November 2010: Defeat Against Liverpool

On 7 November 2010, Chelsea suffered a 0-2 defeat against Liverpool, marking a downturn in their performance.

January 2011: Defeat Against Wolverhampton Wanderers

On 5 January 2011, Chelsea suffered a 0-1 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers, leading Ancelotti to rule out Chelsea's chances of retaining the title.

May 2011: Dismissal from Chelsea

On 22 May 2011, Ancelotti was dismissed as Chelsea manager after a 0–1 defeat against Everton. Chelsea had finished the 2010–11 Premier League in second place.

March 2012: First Defeat as PSG Manager

In March 2012, Carlo Ancelotti experienced his first defeat as manager of PSG in a Coupe de France quarter-final against Lyon, followed by their first Ligue 1 defeat under Ancelotti against Nancy later that month.

May 2015: Sacked as Real Madrid Manager

In May 2015, Carlo Ancelotti was relieved of his duties as Real Madrid manager, despite having won the hearts of the board and fans and leading them to La Décima.

May 2015: Dismissed from Real Madrid

In May 2015, despite winning more trophies and being awarded the Miguel Muñoz Trophy in 2014–15, Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed from Real Madrid.

September 2017: Dismissal as Bayern Munich Manager

In September 2017, Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed as manager of Bayern Munich, following a 3–0 away loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, with reports indicating he had lost the dressing room.

December 2019: Dismissal as Napoli Manager

In December 2019, Carlo Ancelotti was dismissed as manager of Napoli, despite a 4–0 home win against Genk in the Champions League that ensured advancement to the round of 16, due to the team's position in Serie A.

March 2020: Sent Off During Match Against Manchester United

In March 2020, Carlo Ancelotti was sent off after a conversation with the referee Chris Kavanagh, who had ruled out a late match-winning goal against Manchester United due to a VAR decision.