How Carlo Ancelotti conquered Europe... twice

01 June 2009 22:19
Born[LNB]June 10, 1959 in Reggiolo, Italy[LNB] Related ArticlesCarlo Ancelotti: ProfileChelsea transfer targetsSport on television'Chelsea could sign Kaka'Arsenal v Manchester United: Arsene Wengers European recordTop 10 Champions League matches involving English teamsPlaying career[LNB]Parma (1976-79), Roma (1978-87), Milan (1987-92) [LNB]Italy caps: 26[LNB]Honours: Serie A title 1982-83 (Roma), 1987-88, 1991-92 (both Milan); European Cup 1988-89, 1989-90 (both Milan); Italian Cup 1979-80, 1980-81, 1983-84, 1985-86 (all Roma).[LNB]Managerial career[LNB]Reggiana (1995-96), Parma (1996-98), Juventus (1999-2001), Milan (2001-09).[LNB]Honours: Serie A title 2003-04 (Milan); Italian Cup 2002-03 (Milan); Champions League 2002-03, 2006-07 (both Milan)[LNB]Managerial Milestones[LNB]2003 Wins Champions League for the first time as Milan edge Juventus in a penalty shoot-out at Old Trafford after a goalless draw.[LNB]2004 Celebrates first and only Serie A title with Milan.[LNB]2005 Leads Milan to another Champions League final, but this time his side lose on penalties to Liverpool after squandering a 3-0 half-time lead in Istanbul.[LNB]2007 European glory for Ancelotti as Milan avenge their previous final defeat against Liverpool by beating the Reds 2-1 in Athens.[LNB]2009 Leaves Milan after helping the club secure a Champions League place and his appointed Chelsea manager 24 hours later.[LNB] 

Source: Telegraph