Early Life and Education of Carlo Ancelotti: A Complete Timeline

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Carlo Ancelotti

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Carlo Ancelotti. A timeline of key moments.

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.

June 1959: Carlo Ancelotti's Birth

In June 1959, Carlo Ancelotti was born. He is an Italian professional football manager and former player, currently the head coach of the Brazil national team.

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1992: Coaching Studies

In 1992, Carlo Ancelotti undertook his coaching studies at Coverciano and penned a research article.

June 2008: Son joins Borgomanero

In June 2008, Ancelotti's son, Davide, who previously played in the Milan youth team, joined Borgomanero.

May 2009: Publication of autobiography

In May 2009, Ancelotti's autobiography, Preferisco la Coppa, was published, with all proceeds going to the Fondazione Stefano Borgonovo for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis research.

Preferisco la coppa: Vita, partite e miracoli di un normale fuoriclasse
Preferisco la coppa: Vita, partite e miracoli di un normale fuoriclasse

September 2010: Death of Ancelotti's father

On 29 September 2010, Ancelotti's father died at the age of 87 after suffering from diabetes and other health issues.

July 2014: Marriage to Mariann Barrena McClay

In July 2014, Ancelotti married Canadian businesswoman Mariann Barrena McClay in Vancouver.

January 2019: Ancelotti becomes grandfather

On 31 January 2019, Ancelotti became a grandfather to twins, born to his son Davide's wife Ana Galocha.

February 2021: Ancelotti's home burgled

In February 2021, Ancelotti's home in Crosby was burgled, and a safe was stolen, later found emptied in a nearby car park.

October 2023: Honorary doctorate from University of Parma

On 11 October 2023, Ancelotti received an honorary doctorate from the University of Parma for his research in "Sciences and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Motor Activities".