Antonio Conte: biography and photo

Antonio Conte - coach of the "Chelsea", Italian , began his career in the sport a simple player. He played as a midfielder. And is considered the best in the generation of the 90s. Antonio horoscope Leo. The work is very demanding. Able to separate from her personal life very empathizes with disabled children.

childhood

Antonio Conte was born July 31, 1969 in the Italian city of Lecce. His mother Ada was young fashion designer clothes. Then I became a housewife. Father Antonio, of Cosimo, had its automobile business. He served as president of the sports club "Juventinus Lecce". Antonio in the family is not the only child. He has two brothers: Gianluca, who is six years younger. A Daniele Antonio over 11 years.

footballer

It was his father Antonio accustomed to football, bringing him to watch the game even a little. Over time, it became an idol Marco Tardelli. Antonio debut in the top flight took place in season 1985/1986 years., When he was 16 years old. While he was in the "Lecce".

The first game of the Series "A", held in 1986, as part of the club's "Pisa". In the season 1986/1987 gg. Antonio was involved in two more games for the Italian Cup. But then from football I had to be temporarily abandoned. Antonio fell awkwardly and broke his tibia. This is a pretty serious injury and recover Conte had a long time.

In 1991, the club was in the lowest division. And coach Antonio advised the talented player to his teammate, mentor "Juventus". As a result, "Lecce" Conte sold for 4, 8 million dollars. Antonio was happy to be in a club with R. Baggio. A year later, Conte became a full team regular. For "Juventus' Antonio played twelve years. In 1993, the team came a new coach - Marcello Lippi. Thanks to him, Antonio considerably developed their skills in football. And at that time I received an invitation to the Italian national team. In 1996, the team won the Champions League. Conte became a captain. And the leaders of the club went to the matches in Britain.

In 2000, Antonio Conte scored a beautiful goal in the Turkey goal. But after a collision with Gheorghe Hagi had a relapse of the former injury. And at the end of the tournament Conte had to finish his football career in the national team. Again followed by a period of recovery.

Then Conte again returned to "Juventus". Another double team received the title. And he reached the League final, where they played against "Milan". "Juventus", he played until he finished his football career, but he remained at the club in the position of coach. This happened in 2004. During 12 years with the team Conte won many trophies for European football.

Conte himself speaks about his career, it was accompanied by a number of serious injuries. Happened to the Champions League final, they did not allow him to participate in the European Championship matches. And when his friends went to play in England, he is with a sense of bitterness was in the hospital with a swollen leg.

Start coaching

Before the season of 2008/2009. there was an official announcement that it is now Antonio Conte - trainer sports club Bari, who played in the 2nd division Italian. In just one year he was able to bring the team to the elite list. But there were disagreements with the club's owners. And because of this, Antonio did not renew the contract. He worked as a coach, "Atalanta." But not for long - only three months. Then he was fired. The following season, coached the "Siena", which in 2011 returned to the big leagues because of Conte.

"Juventus"

May 31 the same year, Antonio Conte, who has photos in this article, returned to his home, "Juventus", but as a coach. And in the first season, the club became the Italian champion. The team managed to maintain this achievement two years in a row. But in the European arena it could not act as well. In 2014, to everyone's surprise, he decided to leave the club. Disagreements with management. And this was the reason for leaving Conte.

The Italian team

But he did not remain without work. In the same year (2014) when he left, "Juventus' Antonio was asked to become the head coach of the Italian national football team. Conte has signed with the National Federation of a two-year contract. The first game took place with the Netherlands. Italian team won with a score of 2: 0. Over time, the team was able to reach the European Championship in France, which took place in 2016

In the same year, April 4th, a new contract was signed by Antonio Conte. "Chelsea" in his person has acquired a new coach. Conte took up the club after the "Euro 2016". "Chelsea" is owned by Roman Abramovich. And billionaire hopes that considerable experience Conte raise the club in the first place.

Nature and hobbies

Football for Antonio is not just a fad. He lives in this sport. Even restaurants Conte visits only those where there is satellite TV. And if it can provide the best table next to the screen. As a coach, he does not give concessions, strict and fair. But it becomes a completely different house. We are pleased to perform desires daughter. Prefers to wear home, plain clothes, his wife bought (Antonio himself does not like to shop). Those familiar with the Conte, noted his friendliness, good manners, politeness.

Anton great sense of humor. And he makes fun of not only others, but also on himself. And journalists are reluctant to communicate. Conte loves mushrooms and lobster in Catalan. Of sweets - Sicilian tubes. If possible, he prefers to sleep till noon. He loves the sea, sunbathing and swimming. At this time he is distracted from work by restoring force.

Life

Antonio Conte is married to Elisabetta Muskarelle. They met for a long time - 15 years ago. For many years we lived together unmarried. Only later we were married. daughter who was named Victoria was born to Antonio and Elizabeth. Conte cherishes his family. In his life there are only two favorite women - wife and daughter.