Early Life and Education of Carlo Ancelotti: A Complete Timeline

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

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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June 1959: Carlo Ancelotti Born

In June 1959, Carlo Ancelotti was born. He is an Italian professional football manager and former player.

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1992: Started Coaching Studies at Coverciano

In 1992, Carlo Ancelotti undertook his coaching studies at Coverciano and penned a research article entitled "Il Futuro del Calcio: Più Dinamicità".

June 2008: Son Joins Borgomanero

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

May 2009: Autobiography Published

In May 2009, Ancelotti's autobiography, Preferisco la Coppa, was published. All proceeds from sales of the book went to the Fondazione Stefano Borgonovo to fund research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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

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September 2010: Death of Father

On 29 September 2010, Ancelotti's father died at the age of 87. Ancelotti had been regularly traveling back to Italy to visit his father, who was in poor health.

2011: Dating Mariann Barrena McClay

In 2011, it was announced that Ancelotti was dating Canadian businesswoman Mariann Barrena McClay, eventually leading to their marriage.

July 2014: Marriage to Mariann Barrena McClay

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

January 2019: Became a Grandfather

In January 2019, Ancelotti became the grandfather of twins, born to his son Davide's wife, Ana Galocha.

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.

2020: Signed James Rodríguez, Allan, Ben Godfrey, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Niels Nkounkou and Robin Olsen

During the close-season of 2020, Ancelotti signed his former players James Rodríguez and Allan, along with Ben Godfrey, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Niels Nkounkou and loanee Robin Olsen for Everton.

February 2021: Home Burglary

In February 2021, Ancelotti's home in Crosby was burgled. A safe was stolen but later found dumped in a nearby car park, its contents stripped.

October 2023: Honorary Doctorate

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".