Gol di Zaza e Bonucci", "Portugal hand Antonio Conte first defeat as Italy coach in friendly", "Italy qualify for Euro 2016 but are they improving under Antonio Conte? [10][11], Conte also played for the Italy national team, making his debut on 27 May 1994, in a 2–0 friendly win over Finland at age 24, under Arrigo Sacchi. "The suggestion sent Conte into a fury. He stood out throughout his career due to his tenacity, work-rate, and leadership, captaining the team, and … At Euro 2016, Italy adopted a fluid 3–5–2 formation under Conte, in which the wide midfielders or wingbacks effectively functioned as wingers in a 3–3–4 formation when attacking, and as fullbacks in a 5–3–2 formation when defending behind the ball. In his autobiography he recalled how Conte's introductory speech to the Juventus squad left a significant impression on him: "He needed only one speech, with many simple words, to conquer both me and Juventus. [69][70] Following a 5–1 home win over Sunderland on 21 May, Chelsea also set a new Premier League record for the most wins in a single season, with 30 league victories out of 38 league matches. [105], Conte's teams are also known for their versatility and ability to adopt different formations during a match, depending on whether his team are in possession or playing off the ball. Tim Od Do U P N I Pobjeda % Arezzo: juli 2006 juni 2007 12 3 5 4 &. Just like all the rest of these half-wits. [74], Chelsea finished fifth in the league at the end of the season, missing out on Champions League qualification. [51] Although many fans and members of the media were initially critical of Conte's tactics and the level of the Italian squad chosen for the competition,[52] Italy opened the tournament with a promising 2–0 victory over the number-one ranked European team Belgium on 13 June. In his first Champions League campaign, Juventus was eliminated by eventual winners Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, losing 4–0 on aggregate. And I couldn’t talk about Conte and Euro 2000 without mentioning this spectacular goal against Turkey: [56] Conte also led Italy to the top of the group, the first time in a major tournament since the 2006 World Cup. He is the head coach at Serie A club Inter Milan. Antonio Conte (born 31 July 1969) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. [103] Luca Marrone commented on Conte's demanding and meticulous approach as a coach, stating, "It takes time to accept the sheer amount of work he is asking of you. ", "4–2–3–1 Is the New Normal, but Is Serie A's 3–5–2 the Antidote? During the 1998–99 season, when Del Piero suffered a severe knee injury, Conte returned to the captaincy, a position which he maintained until the 2001–02 season. On 25 March, following a 2–0 victory at the Juventus Stadium, he became the first coach to complete the league double in the Derby d'Italia against rivals Inter Milan since Capello in 2005–06. Personal information; Full name: Antonio Conte: Date of birth 31 July 1969 (age 50) Place of birth: Lecce, Italy: Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Playing position: Central midfielder: Club information; Current team. [10][18][19][20] Due to his ball-striking from distance and ability to get forward, he also scored some spectacular and decisive goals, often from volleys and strikes from outside the area. † (Gls) † 1985–1991: Lecce: 71 (1) 1991–2004: Juventus: 296 (29) Gjithsej: 367 (30) Ekipi kombëtar; 1994–2000: Italia: 20 (2) Ekipet e menaxhuara; 2006: Arezzo: 2007: Arezzo: 2007–2009: Bari: 2009–2010: Atalanta: 2010–2011: Siena: 2011–2014: Juventus: 2014–2016: Italia: 2016–2018: ... Ai gjithashtu ka qënë një lojtar i kombëtares italiane, me të … On 22 May 2011, Juventus sporting director Giuseppe Marotta announced Juventus had appointed Conte as its new head coach, replacing Luigi Delneri. Antonio Conte (Italian pronunciation: [anˈtɔːnjo ˈkonte]; born 31 July 1969) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. However, during the 1988–89 season, he was back in the pitch, and scored his first Serie A goal on 11 November 1989 in 3–2 loss to Napoli. He is the head coach at Serie A club Inter Milan. During his Juventus playing career, Conte won five Serie A titles, the 1994–95 Coppa Italia, the 1992–93 UEFA Cup and the 1995–96 UEFA Champions League, as well as four Supercoppa Italiana titles, the 1996 UEFA Super Cup, the 1996 Intercontinental Cup (which he missed due to injury) and the 1999 UEFA Intertoto Cup, winning all possible top tier club titles, aside from the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. [134], On 22 August 2012, the Federal Court of Justice dropped the accusation about the Novara–Siena fixture. Conte again maintained his innocence and appealed the verdict. His managerial career started in 2006, leading Bari to the 2008–09 Serie B title, and Siena to promotion from the same division two years later. [19], As a manager, Conte is known for using the 3–5–2 formation[82] (or in certain cases, its more defensive variant, 5–3–2), fielding two wingbacks in lieu of wingers, with two out-and-out strikers backed by an attacking box-to-box midfielder in a three-man midfield, in front of a three-man defensive line. In 1987, he fractured his tibia, running the risk of a career-ending injury. I always show great respect for everyone, including Manchester United. He was a member of the Italian squads for both the 1994 FIFA World Cup under Sacchi, and UEFA Euro 2000 under Dino Zoff, achieving runners-up medals in both tournaments. This was also the club's 30th league title. In July 2006, he was appointed coach of Serie B side Arezzo. The following season, 2008–09, Bari were crowned Serie B champions, being promoted to Serie A for the 2009–10 season, Conte's first major honour as a manager. For the fencer, see, “The word 'coach' has to encompass everything. When Conte speaks, his words assault you. He subsequently led the team to five consecutive wins, securing 19 points from 7 matches, which allowed the Tuscan side to close the points gap between them and safety. The manager started his profession at neighborhood club Lecce and later rose to become one the most celebrated and decorated players in the history of Juventus. There was no incident, it was just a normal thing to do. Conte's use of heavy pressing high up on the pitch allowed his players to win back the ball quickly after losing it, and enabled Juventus to dominate possession during matches, which gave Pirlo more time to orchestrate the team's attacking moves. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. He then took over at Juventus in 2011, where he implemented a 3–5–2 formation and won three consecutive Serie A titles, before taking charge of the Italian national team in 2014 until the UEFA Euro 2016 campaign. His hair isn’t perfect, but the coverage is greatly improved in comparison to earlier pictures. [46][47] His first match as Italy manager was a 2–0 win over Netherlands, during which Ciro Immobile and Daniele De Rossi scored the goals for Gli Azzurri. ", "New beginnings for Massimiliano Allegri's Juventus", "The view from Italy on Antonio Conte and what he would bring to Chelsea", "Chelsea close to appointing Antonio Conte as manager", "How Massimo Allegri made Juventus a European superpower once more", "Getting Italy to perform at Euro 2016 Conte's greatest managerial test yet", "Italy hail the new 'special one' Antonio Conte", "Conte è il Mourinho italiano Così la Juve fa paura agli inglesi", "Euro 2016: grande Italia, ora puoi sognare! Antonio Conte, Italy Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images Around this same time, the midfielder’s hairline was a … '"[126] Juventus won the game 3–0 and set a new record for the most points and wins in a single Serie A season. In June 2009, after weeks of rumours linking Conte to the vacant managerial role at Juventus, he agreed in principle for a contract extension to keep him at Bari for the new season. It's very normal. However, he missed out on the Euro 1996 squad after sustaining an injury in the 1996 Champions League final. Bonuses … You’re a disappointment, a defeat from the moment you open your mouth. [48], After ten matches as Italy manager, Conte suffered his first defeat on 16 June 2015, in a 1–0 international friendly loss against Portugal. Hasil terbaiknya ialah ketika Italia meraih runner-up di Piala Dunia FIFA 1994.Sebelum menangani Italia, Conte menjabat sebagai pelatih kepala … Italy midfielder and Juventus captain Antonio Conte has been ruled out of the rest of Euro 2000 after tearing an ankle ligament in last night's win over Romania. [71], On 18 July 2017, Conte signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea, keeping him at the club until 2019. He also played for the Italy national team and was a participant at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000, where, on both occasions, Italy finished runners-up. [125] Carobbio, after himself being charged with extensive involvement in the scandal, claimed that during the technical meeting prior to a match between Siena and Novara, Siena owner Massimo Mezzaroma indirectly sent a message to the players asking them to ensure the match finished in a draw in order to help Mezzaroma turn a large profit on a bet he had made. [53] Following the win, Conte drew praise from the media for the team's unity, defensive strength, and for his tactical approach to the match, which impeded Belgium from creating many goalscoring opportunities. Conte celebrates his goal against Turkey If Italy are to progress to the final of Euro 2000 then they will have to do it without Antonio Conte and possibly also Paolo Maldini. He is currently the head coach at Inter Milan. Trofeo Tommaso Maestrelli for the Best Italian Manager: IFFHS Best Club Coach of the Year Nominee: 2013 (7th), London Football Awards for Manager of the Year: 2017, This page was last edited on 13 January 2021, at 17:15. On 13 March 2007, Conte was reinstated as Arezzo head coach as his predecessor Maurizio Sarri failed to gain any significant improvement with the club mired in a relegation struggle. Who Is Antonio Conte? [124] Pirlo has also remarked approvingly of Conte's man-management and motivational skills. [75] During this period, the club is said to have lost £26.6m only in paying off compensation to Conte, his team, and legal fees, as per the Chelsea's latest accounts. Despite his ability as a footballer, his career was often affected by injuries.[11][18][21][22]. [28] The next day, Conte tended his resignation to the club, leaving them in 19th place.[29]. [125] Carrobio also asserted the result of the final match of the season, in which Siena lost 1–0 to AlbinoLeffe, was prearranged after Siena's assistant manager asked he and another player "contact someone at AlbinoLeffe to reach an agreement over the return match". [114][115], Although Conte's decision to reacquire David Luiz was initially met with criticism in the media, due to some poor defensive performances for Chelsea in the past, Conte's switch to a three-man back-line saw the Brazilian excel in a new role as a ball playing centre-back, due to his technique and range of passing. Italy midfielder and Juventus captain Antonio Conte has been ruled out of the rest of Euro 2000 after tearing an ankle ligament in last night's win over Romania. After winning a second consecutive Supercoppa Italiana in 2013, Juventus won their third consecutive Serie A title under Conte during the 2013–14 season, winning the league with a Serie A record of 102 points. Conte was signed by Juventus manager Giovanni Trapattoni in 1991 (Conte refers to Trapattoni as being his "second father"),[12] debuting on 17 November 1991 against cross-city rivals Torino. [49] He sealed Euro 2016 qualification for Italy on 10 October 2015, as Italy defeated Azerbaijan 3–1 in Baku. You can't only be good at tactics, just as you can't only be good at motivation, just as you can't only be good from a psychological point of view, just as you can't only be good in how you manage the club and the media. He argued with fourth official Lee Mason over referee Neil Swarbrick’s decision to award a goal kick rather than a corner for Chelsea, after which the referee dismissed him. On 9 May 2010, Conte was announced as new head coach of Siena, with the aim of leading the Tuscan side back to the top flight after relegation to the 2010–11 Serie B. On 27 December 2007, Conte was appointed by Bari to replace Giuseppe Materazzi for the second half of their 2007–08 Serie B campaign. Conte was sacked as Chelsea manager on 13 July 2018 and was replaced by Maurizio Sarri. 'From you, of all people, I would never have expected such a thing. Prior to the team talk ahead of the final game of the 2013–14 season, Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon arrived with the club's chief executive who Buffon claimed wanted to speak to the players over how much they were due in win bonuses having won the title. In addition to this remark, Conte had chosen to resign on the second day of pre-season training, something that took fans by surprise. In November 2012, Conte was awarded the Trofeo Maestrelli, an award honouring the three best Italian coaches working in the professional league, the country's youth coaching system and outside Italy, respectively. Team doctor Andrea Ferretti, who accompanied the player to a nearby hospital for an x-ray this morning, said the injury to the right ankle meant he can no longer taken part in these championships. The match ended with Conte receiving police protection to avoid an altercation with the Atalanta ultras. Everything he does, in preparation or tactical organisation, is done with maniacal precision and attention to detail. Antonio Conte appointment at Chelsea 'makes no sense', says Chris Sutton ... On the international stage, he was a part of the Italian teams that reached the finals of the 1994 World Cup and Euro 2000. [139] In May 2016, the preliminary hearing judge of the court of Cremona acquitted Conte of all charges in regard to his alleged involvement in the match-fixing scandal from the 2010–11 season, during his time with Siena in Serie B. ", "Antonio Conte will fit in at Chelsea, but will Chelsea fit with Antonio Conte? [23] He oversaw a considerable upturn in form, leading the team out of the relegation battle and placing them comfortably mid-table. Prior to his managerial work, however, Conte carved out a nice career for himself as a midfielder. [116][117] In addition to their tactical discipline and organisation, Chelsea also drew praise for their fitness, effective use of high pressing, and their ability to win the ball back quickly, as well as their work-rate under Conte, which was attributed to the team's highly rigorous preseason training, which Cahill described as one of the "hardest" he has ever experienced. He chased every player out of the room as he tore into Buffon. [102], The organised back-line at Juventus formed by Chiellini, Bonucci, and Andrea Barzagli proved to be a strong defensive line-up, as Juventus finished the 2011–12 Serie A season with the best defence in the league;[36] the three-man defence also allowed the central defender, Bonucci, to operate in a free role, and advance into midfield as a ball-playing centre-back, providing an additional creative outlet whenever Pirlo was heavily marked. Antonio Conte is best known to younger football fans for his time managing Premier League team Chelsea F.C. [76], On 31 May 2019, Conte was appointed head coach of Serie A club Inter Milan. As Italy entered the new millennium, they would do so with a new look. Along with his team, Conte also finished as runner-up in the Champions League on three other occasions, as Juventus lost the Champions League finals of 1997, 1998 and 2003. [45] With the national side, Conte continued to field formations which he had employed during his successful spell with Juventus, varying between the 4–3–3, 4–2–4, 3–3–4, and the 3–5–2 in particular, with the latter being the tactical choice that ultimately replaced Prandelli's 4–3–1–2 midfield diamond formation. 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After retiring from playing, Conte worked as an assistant manager for Siena alongside Luigi De Canio in the 2005–06 season. The formations he adopted included 4–2–4, 4–1–4–1, 3–3–4, and 4–3–3, before he finally settled on his now trademark 3–5–2 or 5–3–2 formation while also using a 3–5–1–1 formation on occasion, as a variation upon this system. He was also considered to be physically strong, good in the air and accurate with his head, despite not being particularly tall. Conte refuted these claims, saying, "I've been a player too and I know how to behave. [42][43][44], On 14 August 2014, following Italy national team manager Cesare Prandelli's resignation, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced to have agreed a two-year deal with Conte as new head coach of the national team until Euro 2016. This was the first time Italy had managed to defeat the Norwegians in Norway since 1937. [30] Conte successfully secured promotion for Siena, which would be competing in the 2011–12 Serie A season. [135][136] On 23 August 2012, Juventus announced an appeal to Italy's sports arbitration panel against the ban. On 21 September 2009, Conte replaced Angelo Gregucci as manager of Atalanta. [78] Inter finished second behind Juventus in the Serie A title race. Conte drew praise for his role in revitalising the team in the media,[113] with BBC pundit John Motson describing Chelsea's 5–0 home win against Everton on 5 November 2016 as the best 90-minute performance he had ever seen in the Premier League. When asked what plans were in place for the following season Conte responded, "Well, you cannot go to eat at a €100 restaurant with just €10 in your pocket, can you? He became the manager of Chelsea in April 2016 and led them to the Premier League title in his first season in charge,[7] later winning the FA Cup in his second season with the team. But besides that, his hair has also been in the spotlight for some time now. [27] Despite a good start at the helm of the Orobici, the club found itself struggling by November, leading to protests from local supporters and friction between Conte and the club's ultra supporters. [77] On 26 August 2019, Inter Milan won their first league match of the season with a 4–0 win against Lecce. ", which was interpreted as a veiled criticism of the lack of funds made available for transfers by the Juventus executive. Norvegia-Italia 0–2. "[144], On 23 October 2016, while his team were leading 4–0 against José Mourinho's Manchester United, Conte waved up the home crowd, asking them to make more noise to support Chelsea. [79] Inter also reached the final of the Europa League, but suffered a 3–2 defeat to Sevilla in Cologne on 21 August 2020. RTÉ is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. You have got to be good at everything. [73], On 19 May 2018, Conte led Chelsea to a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in the 2018 FA Cup Final. It's shocking. He is known for his shrewd tactics and the solidity in his game plan. Italy had not won the second group match in a major international tournament since Euro 2000, in which Conte had coincidentally appeared as a player. [130], Conte's lawyer, Antonio De Rencis, reported his client strenuously denied the accusations[131] and maintained he had no knowledge of any attempts to fix the matches in which he was involved. [85][86][87][88][89][90][91][92], Conte's work in restoring Juventus to the top of Italian football won critical acclaim and earned him comparisons with José Mourinho, Marcello Lippi and Arrigo Sacchi,[93][94][95] primarily due to his obsession with tactics, his winning mentality and ability to foster great team spirit among his players. "[149], In addition to his native Italian, Conte can also speak English. [67][68], On 12 May 2017, Conte's Chelsea side defeated West Bromwich Albion 1–0 away, with a late goal from substitute Michy Batshuayi, and secured the points required to win the 2016–17 Premier League title with two matches to spare. [84][96][97] The resulting system was key to the club's success as the three-man midfield line-up, flanked by wingbacks, allowed veteran star Andrea Pirlo to function creatively as a deep-lying playmaker, with the younger and more dynamic Arturo Vidal and Claudio Marchisio either supporting him defensively or contributing offensively by making attacking runs into the area. [123], Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci singled out Conte for his role in motivating the players and creating a unified team environment at Euro 2016, commenting that the players had given their coach the nickname The Godfather, for the way he made them want to listen when he spoke. His managerial career started in 2006, leading Bari to the … On 1 August 2012, this plea bargain was rejected. [41] During his three seasons as Juventus manager, he won the Panchina d'Oro for each one, for best Serie A coach of the season. Antonio Conte (n. 31 iulie 1969, în Lecce) este antrenorul celor de la FC Internazionale.În 4 aprilie 2016 a fost numit antrenorul echipei din Premier League, Chelsea,dar în vara anului 2018 a fost demis și înlocuit de Maurizio Sarri E Conte sembra Lippi", "Juve all'attacco, versione 3–3–4 L'ultima evoluzione di Conte", "Tactical Analysis: Is a 3–3–4 the tactical future for Antonio Conte's Juventus? Conte's response to the use of foreign-born players was, "If Mauro Camoranesi [who was born in Argentina] was allowed to help Italy win the 2006 World Cup, then why can't Éder and Franco Vázquez lead the Azzurri to glory in next year's European Championship? Under manager Carlo Mazzone, he became a fundamental player for the squad. Conte arrived amid high expectations that he, a former fan favourite as a midfielder for the club, would lead them back to the summit of the Italian and European game.[31][32]. [64] After securing a 4–2 home win over Stoke City on 31 December, Chelsea recorded a 13th consecutive league victory, equalling Arsenal's 2002 record for most consecutive league wins in a single season. Both players hold an Italian citizenship as they have relatives that are Italian, allowing them to be eligible to play for Italy. [146], Conte and his wife Elisabetta have a daughter, Vittoria. Italy (manager) Senior career* Years: Team: Apps † (Gls) † 1985–1991: Lecce: 71 (1) … Anyway, Conte’s hair during Euro 2000 seems pretty typical of a hair transplant from around this time. [38], Conte's Juventus won the 2012–13 Serie A title as they accumulated 87 points, three more than the previous season, nine more than second-placed Napoli and 15 more than third-placed Milan. [57] After the 2–0 round of 16 win over defending champions Spain,[58] Conte's Italy then faced off against rivals and reigning world champions Germany in the quarter-final, which ended 1–1 after extra time and 6–5 in favour of Germany after the resulting penalty shoot-out, ending his time as Italy manager. I've lost count of the number of times I've said: 'Hell, Conte said something really spot-on again today. Conte won his first competitive match on 9 September 2014, defeating Norway 2–0 in their opening Euro 2016 qualifying match in Oslo, with goals by Simone Zaza and Leonardo Bonucci. However, media reports claimed his actions were meant to antagonise Mourinho and humiliate the visiting team. The finals tournament was played between 10 June and 2 July 2000, and co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, the first time the tournament had been held in more than one … [60], On 4 April 2016, it was confirmed Conte had signed a three-year contract, which would keep him at the club until 2019, and would officially become the new first-team head coach of English side Chelsea from the 2016–17 season. However, on 23 June, Bari announced they had rescinded the contract with Conte by mutual consent.[24]. 11 facts about Antonio Conte FACT NINE [91] Although the level of talent in the Italian squad was initially criticised in the media,[52] Conte's tactics and Italy's solidity and organisation, from both a defensive and offensive standpoint, drew praise from pundits.