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 the most UEFA Champions League titles won (5) and is the only manager to have participated in six finals. Notably, Ancelotti is also the sole manager to have secured league titles in all of Europe's top five leagues. His accomplishments further include three FIFA Club World Cup victories and a record-setting five UEFA Super Cup wins.

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June 1959: Carlo Ancelotti's Birth

In June 1959, Carlo Ancelotti was born. He later became a professional football manager and former player.

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1992: Began Coaching Studies

In 1992, Ancelotti began his coaching studies at Coverciano, writing "Il Futuro del Calcio: Più Dinamicità".

June 2008: Son's Move to 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 proceeds benefiting the Fondazione Stefano Borgonovo for ALS research.

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

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September 2010: Death of Ancelotti's Father

On September 29, 2010, Ancelotti's father died at the age of 87, after battling diabetes and other health issues. Ancelotti had been regularly visiting his father in Italy while managing Chelsea.

2011: Dating Mariann Barrena McClay

In 2011, it was announced that Ancelotti was dating Canadian businesswoman Mariann Barrena McClay.

July 2014: Marriage to Mariann Barrena McClay

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

January 2019: Ancelotti Becomes Grandfather

In 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, with a safe being stolen and later found emptied in a nearby car park.

October 2023: Honorary Doctorate from University of Parma

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