However, he missed out on the Euro 1996 squad after sustaining an injury in the 1996 Champions League final. RTÉ.ie is the website of Raidió Teilifís Éireann, Ireland's National Public Service Media. Coach Dino Zoff said: "He has asked to stay on with the group and we are glad to have him.". Who Is Antonio Conte? "[149], In addition to his native Italian, Conte can also speak English. "The suggestion sent Conte into a fury. [28] The next day, Conte tended his resignation to the club, leaving them in 19th place.[29]. [148] Conte has expressed his gratitude to his family for their support during the Scommessopoli match-fixing scandal investigations in 2011–12: "I have a great woman by my side, one who always tries to understand me. When losing the ball, players' quick defensive transitions make the system easily transform into a compact 5–4–1. [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. [80], — Conte on his use of tactical systems. 'From you, of all people, I would never have expected such a thing. Federal Court member Pietro Sandulli commented, "[I]t seemed illogical that such a senior and experienced coach would say in the locker room 'we're drawing this one' in front of 25 players. His first ten months as manager saw the club reach a number of landmarks such as, following a 5–0 win over rivals Fiorentina, equalling Fabio Capello's run of 28 unbeaten matches between November 2005 and May 2006. [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. [66], On 13 January 2017, Conte became the first manager in history to win three consecutive Premier League Manager of the Month awards (October, November and December). In his first Champions League campaign, Juventus was eliminated by eventual winners Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, losing 4–0 on aggregate. Antonio Conte (Italian pronunciation: [anˈtɔːnjo ˈkonte]; born 31 July 1969) is an Italian professional football manager and former player. It can be overwhelming at first. † (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 … [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. Both players hold an Italian citizenship as they have relatives that are Italian, allowing them to be eligible to play for Italy. And I couldn’t talk about Conte and Euro 2000 without mentioning this spectacular goal against Turkey: [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. '"[125], In addition to his comparisons to José Mourinho, some commentators have also remarked on his managerial similarities to Sir Alex Ferguson,[126] using an anecdote from his final season as Juventus manager to illustrate his formidable temper. 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. [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. Speaking at a Serie A meeting on 23 March 2015, Roberto Mancini said, "The Italian national team should be Italian. [54][55] Conte led Italy out of the group to the Round of 16 with one match to spare on 17 June after a 1–0 victory against Sweden. [8], Conte is credited as to bringing back and popularizing the 3–5–2 formation after it had seen very limited use since its heyday at the 1990 World Cup. Despite his ability as a footballer, his career was often affected by injuries.[11][18][21][22]. 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? Italy boss Antonio Conte will become Chelsea's head coach on a three-year deal after Euro 2016. In the latter final, against A.C. Milan, he came on as a substitute in the second half and produced Juventus' best chance of the match, hitting the crossbar with a header, although Juventus eventually lost the match on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time. The match ended with Conte receiving police protection to avoid an altercation with the Atalanta ultras. Conte refuted these claims, saying, "I've been a player too and I know how to behave. [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. 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. [59] Speaking after the match, Conte said, "[T]he decision to leave the national team after two years was taken early," and that the reason for leaving was because he "wanted to return to the cut and thrust of club football". Stoke City", "Conte named Barclays Manager of the Month", "Chelsea win the Premier League: The numbers behind Blues' unsung heroes", "Chelsea coach Antonio Conte charged with misconduct by FA after being sent to the stands vs Swansea", "Eden Hazard penalty settles FA Cup final as Chelsea edge past Man Utd", "Antonio Conte: Chelsea sack Italian after two years in charge", "Antonio Conte sacking cost Chelsea £26.6m, accounts show", "Marotta rivendica i meriti del club: "L'Inter ha creato un modello, "Sevilla 3-2 Inter: Sevilla win the Europa League! 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. In addition to this remark, Conte had chosen to resign on the second day of pre-season training, something that took fans by surprise. Antonio Conte started his career as Football Manager in 2006. know more about Antonio Conte career, tactics & news @sportskeeda ... in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. Inside Conte's fitness regime", "Antonio Conte's favoured 3–4–3 is now football's fashionable formation", "Antonio Conte on revenge mission as Chelsea boss displays his emotion in bid to right the wrongs against Arsenal", "Chelsea tighten up at back as Antonio Conte turns to tried and trusted formation", "Antonio Conte ticks all the boxes but court case could be a distraction for Chelsea", "Antonio Conte: the volcanic manager who will never settle for second best at Chelsea", "Chelsea update: Sarri is relaxing Conte's draconian regime", "Inter, Lippi: "Conte un trascinatore, lo è sempre stato. Retiring in 2004 which was almost 13 years after his association with Juventus, Conte … This was the first time Italy had managed to defeat the Norwegians in Norway since 1937. [137] Following the appeal, Conte's touchline ban was reduced to four months. [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. It's very normal. [78] Inter finished second behind Juventus in the Serie A title race. 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. 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. 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. As a player, Conte spent the bulk of his career playing for Juventus, he was a key part to the success of the club winning 5 Scudettos, a Coppa Italia and the Champions League. [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. The injury is a real blow to Italian chances in the tournament as Conte had been in fine form before suffering this mishap. [11][16], Considered to be one of the most important Italian midfielders of his generation, Conte was regarded as a quick, combative, energetic, and tactically versatile footballer throughout his career who could play anywhere in midfield but was usually deployed as a central, box-to-box, or defensive midfielder, and occasionally on the right flank, due to his crossing ability. However, after a series of disappointing results, he was sacked on 31 October 2006. [77] On 26 August 2019, Inter Milan won their first league match of the season with a 4–0 win against Lecce. 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 He is known for his shrewd tactics and the solidity in his game plan. 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[133] On 10 August, the FIGC suspended him from football for the following ten months for failing to report match-fixing in the Novara–Siena and AlbinoLeffe–Siena fixtures. [61][62], On 15 August, Chelsea started off the season with a 2–1 win over West Ham United. 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Anyway, Conte’s hair during Euro 2000 seems pretty typical of a hair transplant from around this time. Hasil terbaiknya ialah ketika Italia meraih runner-up di Piala Dunia FIFA 1994.Sebelum menangani Italia, Conte menjabat sebagai pelatih kepala … [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. [9], Conte began his career with the youth team of his hometown club Lecce and made his Serie A debut with the first team on 6 April 1986, aged 16, in a 1–1 draw against Pisa. [30] Conte successfully secured promotion for Siena, which would be competing in the 2011–12 Serie A season. 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. Just like all the rest of these half-wits. You have got to be good at everything. Originally Published / Sunday, 25 Jun 2000, Euro 2000: Kluivert scores four as Dutch rampage to victory. [10][17][18] Although he was not the most naturally talented or skilful footballer from a technical standpoint (although he was able to improve in this area with time), Conte was a hard-working, consistent and intelligent player, with an innate ability to read the game, who was mainly known for his leadership, strong mentality, accurate tackling, stamina, and vision; these attributes, coupled with his solid first touch, work-rate, tenacity, and a tendency to make offensive runs into the area, enabled him to aid his team effectively both defensively and offensively, and gave him the ability to distribute the ball and start attacking moves after retrieving possession, as well as the capacity to turn defence into an attack. He was announced as the new Inter Milan manager on 31 May 2019. Conte described David Luiz as being "crucial" to the team's success, and praised him for working to improve his composure and concentration. On 21 September 2009, Conte replaced Angelo Gregucci as manager of Atalanta. He captained the team and won the UEFA Champions League, as well as five Serie A titles, among other honours. As for my daughter, she is the other woman in my life. [73], On 19 May 2018, Conte led Chelsea to a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in the 2018 FA Cup Final. [127] Conte is also known for adopting a very strict approach when it comes to his players' diets and curfew before matches. [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. [150] Conte is Catholic. Antonio Conte is taking nothing for granted as he attempts to leave no stone unturned in Chelsea’s quest for the Premier League. Playing for the Italian international team, Conte scored a breathtaking bicycle kick in Italy’s Euro 2000 game against Turkey. Everything he does, in preparation or tactical organisation, is done with maniacal precision and attention to detail. [143] Conte had stated in a press conference, "When you make a certain choice and go to play in certain leagues, you do so taking it into account that they could pay the consequences from a footballing viewpoint. 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. Norvegia-Italia 0–2. [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. After Claudio Ranieri was sacked by Juventus, Conte was again reported to be a potential replacement. An Italian player deserves to play for the national team while someone who wasn't born in Italy, even if they have relatives, I don't think they deserve to." 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. Italy (manager) Senior career* Years: Team: Apps † (Gls) † 1985–1991: Lecce: 71 (1) … Antonio Conte (lahir di Lecce, Italia, 31 Juli 1969; umur 51 tahun) merupakan mantan pemain sepak bola berkebangsaan Italia.Ia pernah bermain untuk tim U.S. Lecce dan Juventus.Ia juga pernah bermain untuk Tim nasional sepak bola Italia dengan 20 kali main dan 2 gol. Meáin Náisiúnta Seirbhíse Poiblí na hÉireann. "[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. They crash through the doors of your mind. 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. [138], Juventus' management and players dedicated their Supercoppa Italiana win to Conte. [147] The couple had been together for 15 years before marrying in June 2013. He stood out throughout his career due to his tenacity, work-rate, and leadership, captaining the team, and … [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. 25,0 Bari: 27 decembar 2007 23 juni 2009 67 32 20 15 &. 11 facts about Antonio Conte FACT NINE E vi racconto un episodio, "Conte knew Siena president Mezzaroma asked us to lose, reveals Carobbio", "No al patteggiamento per Conte, – 6 il Siena, Grosseto rischio Lega Pro", "Conte handed 10-month ban in Scommessopoli scandal", "Italian judge: Conte lucky ban was not longer", "Calcioscommmesse, le motivazioni della sentenza-Conte", "Antonio Conte has 10-month ban upheld by tribunal", "Juventus coach Antonio Conte has ban reduced", "Juventus dedicate Supercoppa Italiana win to banned Conte", "Antonio Conte cleared over 2011 match-fixing scandal", "Conte's departure from Juve leaves Italian football guessing", "Antonio Conte defends use of foreign-born players on Italy squad", "MLS play cost Andrea Pirlo, Sebastian Giovinco their Italy chance – Conte", "Antonio Conte: Chelsea boss says he "did not mock Manchester United, "Antonio Conte defended by Chelsea's Pedro after Jose Mourinho exchange", "Antonio Conte sposa Elisabetta Muscarello: nozze da campioni", "Conte: "Resto sereno.