FACTOID # 61: Indonesia contains the most known mammal species - and the most mammal species under threat.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello
Personal information
Date of birth June 18, 1946 (1946-06-18) (age 61)
Place of birth    San Canzian d'Isonzo, Italy
Playing position Manager (former midfielder)
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1964-67
1967-69
1969-76
1976-79
SPAL
A.S. Roma
Juventus
A.C. Milan
49 (3)
62 (11)
165 (27)
65 (4)   
National team
1972-76 Italy 32 (8)
Teams managed
1991-1996
1996-1997
1997-1998
1999-2004
2004-2006
2006-2007
A.C. Milan
Real Madrid
A.C. Milan
A.S. Roma
Juventus
Real Madrid

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals) Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 1. ... is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... San Canzian dIsonzo is a comune (municipality) in the province of Gorizia, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. ... In sports, a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction and instruction of the on-field operations of an athletic team or of individual athletes. ... The Midfield in relation to the football positions In association football, a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders (highlighted in blue on the diagram). ... The old Spal logo Spal 1907 is an Italian football club, based in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna. ... Associazione Sportiva Roma (ISE: IT0001008876) is a major professional football club both in Italy’s Serie A and in European football. ... Juventus redirects here. ... Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... Associazione Sportiva Roma (ISE: IT0001008876) is a major professional football club both in Italy’s Serie A and in European football. ... Juventus redirects here. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ...

Fabio Capello (born June 18, 1946 in San Canzian d'Isonzo, Gorizia) is an Italian football manager and former professional player who most recently coached Real Madrid. is the 169th day of the year (170th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... San Canzian dIsonzo is a comune (municipality) in the province of Gorizia, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. ... Gorizia (It. ... Soccer redirects here. ... he is the best in the world, some call him the junior jose, special 1 version 2 ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ...


Regarded as one of the best coaches in professional football, he has the distinction of winning the domestic league title with every team he has managed, with A.C. Milan, Real Madrid, A.S. Roma and Juventus (but later stripped due to match-fixing). Capello is one of the few coaches to claim championship victories in four major European cities (Milan, Madrid, Rome and Turin). Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... Associazione Sportiva Roma (ISE: IT0001008876) is a major professional football club both in Italy’s Serie A and in European football. ... Juventus Football Club (Latin for Youth, pronounced yoo-VEHN-toos) is one of Italys oldest and most successful football clubs, based in Turin. ... Type Anti-tank Nationality Joint France/Germany Era Cold War, modern Launch platform Individual, Vehicle Target Vehicle, Fortification History Builder MBDA, Bharat Dynamics (under license) Date of design 70s Production period since 1972 Service duration since 1972 Operators 41 countries Variants MILAN 1, MILAN 2, MILAN 2T, MILAN 3, MILAN... This article is about the Spanish capital. ... For other uses, see Rome (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Turin (disambiguation). ...


Despite his coaching success, Capello is often an unpopular figure with fans of his former clubs in Italy; notably because of his public feuds with Francesco Totti and Alessandro Del Piero, amid accusations that Capello sabotaged their clubs before his departure. Francesco Totti, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI,[1][2] (born 27 September 1976 in Rome) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer. ... Alessandro Del Piero, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI[4][5] (born November 9, 1974 in Conegliano) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer. ...


At Real Madrid, he was criticized for not playing David Beckham and Ronaldo, leading Beckham to end contract extensions with the club and sign with LA Galaxy instead, while Ronaldo bought out the remainder of his contract to move to A.C. Milan. After some initial criticism of his tactics and having spent much of the season in second place, he captured the La Liga title on the last day by pipping FC Barcelona on head to head results. In spite of his success, Real Madrid's president, Ramón Calderón fired him at the end of the 2007 season. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ... Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (born September 22, 1976), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brazil and the Italian Serie A club AC Milan. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Home Depot Center Coach Steve Sampson, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Cobi Jones, 223 Goals Cobi Jones, 59 Assists Mauricio Cienfuegos, 80 Points Cobi Jones, 194 Shutouts Kevin Hartman, 47 First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13... Associazione Calcio Milan is an Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy. ... (Professional Football League), commonly known as La Liga and also known as Primera División, is the professional football league in Spain. ... Futbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (IPA: baɾ.sÉ™), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia. ...


Upon being released by Madrid, Fabio Capello has revealed he is mulling over an offer from Major League Soccer in the United States. On July 16, 2007, Capello told Gazzetta Dello Sport, "They have contacted me from the United States, however I must think about it". He has since become a commentator for Italian broadcaster RAI, and has detailed the decision to bench Beckham lay with Calderón.[1] On 22 November 2007, Capello declared an interest in becoming the new manager of England. Major League Soccer (MLS) is a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... is the 326th day of the year (327th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... First international  Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win  Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat  Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

Contents

Playing career

Capello, a midfielder, first played for SPAL, making his debut in 1964. Three seasons later he moved to A.S. Roma, where he won his first trophy, the Italian Cup. Then he was sold to Juventus, where he was a mainstay in 1970s. He also played for the Italian national team; he is particularly remembered for a goal with which Italy beat England at Wembley for the first time in its history. Capello ended his career as player with Colne FC in 1980. The old Spal logo Spal 1907 is an Italian football club, based in Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna. ... Associazione Sportiva Roma (ISE: IT0001008876) is a major professional football club both in Italy’s Serie A and in European football. ... The Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) is a Italian footballs annual cup competition. ... Juventus redirects here. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, also called The Seventies. ... First international  Italy 6 - 2 France  (Milan, Italy; 15 May 1910) Biggest win  Italy 9 - 0 USA  (Brentford, England; 2 August 1948) Biggest defeat  Hungary 7 - 1 Italy  (Budapest, Hungary; 6 April 1924) World Cup Appearances 16 (First in 1934) Best result Winners, 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 European Championship Appearances... First international  Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win  Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat  Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... Wembley Stadium was a football stadium located in Wembley, London. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...


Managerial career

AC Milan

Capello made his name as coach in the early 1990s at AC Milan, leading a team including the likes of Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, Paolo Maldini and Franco Baresi to four Serie A titles in five years with a team nicknamed "the invincibles". Under Capello, AC Milan remained unbeaten for 58 league games between May 19, 1991 and March 21, 1993, which included an entire season where they were unbeaten in the league. They were finally defeated at home in europe to Parma after a goal from Faustino Asprilla. AC Milan is an Italian football club. ... Marcel Marco van Basten (October 31, 1964 in Oog in Al, Utrecht) is a Dutch football manager, currently in charge of the Dutch national team. ...   (born September 1, 1962 in Amsterdam) is a Dutch football coach and former player, who played professionally in the 1980s and 1990s. ... Paolo Maldini (born June 26, 1968 in Milan) is an Italian footballer who plays for A.C. Milan. ... Franco Baresi (born May 8, 1960 in Travagliato, province of Brescia) is an Italian youth team coach and former football defender with A.C. Milan, acknowledged as one of the greatest defenders ever to play the game. ... This article is about the Italian football league. ... AC Milan is an Italian football club. ... is the 139th day of the year (140th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 80th day of the year (81st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Parma Football Club (formerly Parma Associazione Calcio) is an Italian football club based in Parma, nicknamed the Gialloblu. ... Faustino Hernán Asprilla Hinestroza (born November 10, 1969 in Tuluá) is a former Colombian football player. ...


With a style that spurned the traditional Italian caution of catenaccio, in 1994 Milan routed FC Barcelona 4-0 to win the European Cup. Although Milan surrendered the Serie A title in 1995 - finishing a disappointing fourth - Capello signed off from his six-year stint with the Rossoneri by regaining the league championship the following year. Karl Rappans verrou Catenaccio describes a tactical system in football with an emphasis on defence and tactical fouls. ... Futbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (IPA: baɾ.sə), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia. ... European Cup redirects here. ... This article is about the Italian football league. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...


Real Madrid

He then had a single season in charge of Real Madrid, guiding the club to the Spanish league title, before returning to A.C. Milan for a shorter and less successful spell. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ...


A.S. Roma

He moved to A.S. Roma in 1999, winning the 2001 Scudetto. That was Roma's first major honor in a decade. However, his relationship with fans was soured when he was involved into a feud with popular Roma captain Francesco Totti. The final years of his tenure were also marred by accusations that he engineered the departure of several key players to sabotage the club, which led to the team plummeting near the bottom of Serie A and almost being relegated. To this day Capello is reviled by Roma fans because he supported SS Lazio as a child. Associazione Sportiva Roma (ISE: IT0001008876) is a major professional football club both in Italy’s Serie A and in European football. ... Francesco Totti, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI,[1][2] (born 27 September 1976 in Rome) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer. ... In the sports leagues — especially soccer leagues — of many countries, relegation (or demotion) means the mandated transfer of the worst team(s) (often the bottom three) of a higher league into a lower league at the end of the season. ...


Juventus F.C.

Capello left the debt-ridden Roma to sign with Juventus F.C., where he had played as a midfielder. Juventus won the 2004-05 and 2005-06 'Scudetto' under Capello's leadership, but were later stripped of their trophies due to involvement in the Italian match-fixing scandal. Juventus redirects here. ... Serie A is the top division of the Italian Football League, the highest football league in Italy. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ...


In July 2006, with Juventus in the midst of the aforementioned match-fixing scandal, Capello resigned as Juventus manager. Press reports strongly linked him with a move back to Real Madrid; new club president Ramon Calderon had publicly stated his desire for Capello's return to the club. On July 5, 2006, the official Real Madrid website announced the incorporation on Fabio Capello [2]. Capello most notably coached Real to the La Liga title in 1996-97 in spite of "Ronaldo-mania" at Barcelona. The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... Ramón Calderón (© Realmadrid. ... is the 186th day of the year (187th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ...


Capello was criticized by Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero, as Fabio Cannavaro and Emerson also left for Real Madrid, with some believing that Capello had privately persuaded the players to follow him. Alessandro Del Piero, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI[4][5] (born November 9, 1974 in Conegliano) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer. ... Fabio Cannavaro, Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI[1][2] (born September 13, 1973 in Naples, Italy) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer. ... For the player known as Emerson currently playing for APOEL FC who had played for Middlesbrough, please see Emerson Moisés Costa. ...


Real Madrid again

Capello quickly drew the disdain of Real Madrid's ardent supporters because of his defensive playing style. In interviews, Capello attacked those critics by saying that the beauty of attacking plays are old. He said that results are much more important than playing beautifully. He also added that "those days are over". Karl Rappans verrou Catenaccio describes a tactical system in football with an emphasis on defence and tactical fouls. ...


At Real Madrid, Capello had several high-profile falling outs. He was criticized for not playing David Beckham and Ronaldo, leading Beckham to end contract extension talks with the club and sign with LA Galaxy instead, while Ronaldo bought out the remainder of his contract to move to AC Milan. Capello also feuded with fellow country man Antonio Cassano; the two previously had disputes in the past while at AS Roma. Capello had not played Cassano for over a month at Real Madrid and the young striker reportedly shouted out at him "Have you got no shame? I fought for you in Rome and this is how you repay me". This led to the young Italian being suspended by the club.[3] David Beckham David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE (born May 2, 1975) is an English footballer born in Leytonstone, London. ... Ronaldo Luis Nazário de Lima (born September 22, 1976), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brazil and the Italian Serie A club AC Milan. ... Year Founded 1995 League Major League Soccer Stadium Home Depot Center Coach Steve Sampson, 2004- All-Time Leaders* Games Cobi Jones, 223 Goals Cobi Jones, 59 Assists Mauricio Cienfuegos, 80 Points Cobi Jones, 194 Shutouts Kevin Hartman, 47 First Game Los Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 MetroStars (Rose Bowl; April 13... AC Milan is an Italian football club. ... Antonio Cassano (born July 12, 1982 in Bari) is an Italian football player, who plays for U.C. Sampdoria. ... A.S. Roma (Associazione Sportiva Roma) is a Italian football club. ...


In January, Madrid was again eliminated early from the Champions League and the team was mired in fourth place in the league, six points behind leader FC Barcelona. On Tuesday, 20 February, Real Madrid was forced to deny rumors that Capello would be leaving after that day's match. Ramon Calderon, the chairman of Real Madrid reiterated that the reason they went with the defensive and stern Capello was because he had all the ingredients to success. Futbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (IPA: baɾ.sə), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia. ...


Despite the unrest, Capello recalled Beckham and a string of successful results in the latter half of the season took Madrid to the top of the table, while Barcelona's play became inconsistent. Real Madrid won their 30th league title on the final day of the season by beating Real Mallorca 3-1 at home coming from 0-1 down, pipping Barcelona on better head-to-head results. Capello was sacked as manager of Real Madrid on 28 June 2007 due to Madrid's over defensively and boring style of play.[4]


England

On 23 November 2007, Capello 61, who has won league titles with Real Madrid, AC Milan and Roma, said: "The challenge of coaching a national side like England would be something different. The job is not about coaching every day. is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


"It would be a very difficult challenge but a very exciting one."[5]


He expressed surprise that former Porto and Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho had apparently ruled himself out of contention, adding: "I was convinced Mourinho would have accepted.


"The fact that he has opted to step aside means that he has another aim. But I am older than Mourinho." said Capello, "It would be a beautiful challenge. I am the right age."


On 3rd December 2007 Fabio Capello became England manager.


Australia

On 29 November 2007, After declaring an interest in the England coach's job, and after fielding an offer from the American MLS, Capello's agent has contacted Football Federation Australia to discuss the terms of the role left vacant by Dick Advocaat's defection from the Australian national team. is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Richard Advocaat (born September 27, 1947 in The Hague, Netherlands) is the Dutch coach of the Russian football team Zenit. ...


Honors as coach

This article is about the Italian football league. ... (Professional Football League), commonly known as La Liga and also known as Primera División, is the professional football league in Spain. ... European Cup redirects here. ... The Italian Super Cup or the SuperCoppa Italiana is a pre-season football (soccer) competition held the week before the season begins in Italy every year, in August. ... The European Super Cup (UEFA Super Cup) is at stake in an annual football game between the reigning champions of the UEFA Cup(formally UEFA Cup Winners Cup) and the Champions League. ...

Notes

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 328th day of the year (329th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

  • Fabio Capello management career stats at Soccerbase
  • [3] Capello in line for England job?
  • [4] Capello's agent contacts Aussie FFA?
Preceded by
Flag of Belgium Raymond Goethals
UEFA Champions League Winning Coach
1993-94
Succeeded by
Flag of the Netherlands Louis van Gaal

  Results from FactBites:
 
Fabio Capello - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (496 words)
Fabio Capello (born June 18, 1946 in San Canzian d'Isonzo, Gorizia) is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in world football.
Capello made his name as coach in the early 1990s at Milan, leading a team including the likes of Paolo Maldini and Franco Baresi to four Serie A titles in five years with a team nicknamed "the invincibles".
Under Capello, Milan remained unbeaten for 58 league games between May 19, 1991 and March 21, 1993, which included an entire season where they were unbeaten in the league.
  More results at FactBites »


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.