8 times Carlo Ancelotti was the coolest man in the world
Carlo Ancelotti is one of the best managers in the history of football and we can’t help but be sucked in by the cool persona of the Real Madrid boss.
The Italian coach really has seen it all during his managerial career. With four Champions League titles and countless other trophies to his name, Ancelotti is one of the best in the business.
Having managed well over 1,000 matches in his career so far, the 63-year-old still maintains his love for the game. We’ve picked out eight moments when Ancelotti really was the coolest man in the world.
Still got the skills
Ancelotti enjoyed a playing career which spanned from 1976-1992. His technical skills haven’t been lost over the years and he’d probably still get a game these days even at 63.
At the age of 63, Carlo Ancelloti played better than any Chelsea player today#ChampionsLeague | #RealMadrid | #Chelsea
— Shoham_7 (@RoshanShoham) April 13, 2023
The good guy
Even footballers at the highest level appreciate a day off every now and again. Following Real Madrid’s 4-0 hammering of Barcelona, Ancelotti couldn’t resist giving his players the next day off.
Ancelotti: “Tomorrow will be a day off.”
The players reaction. 😭
pic.twitter.com/X1KmeQcEbk— TC (@totalcristiano) April 5, 2023
Ice cold reactions
The Italian boss has pretty much seen everything in the game. Having made his debut back in 1976 before embarking on his coaching career in 1992, nothing can come as a surprise to him anymore.
While managing Everton, he oversaw a thrilling 5-4 victory over Tottenham with Bernard scoring an extra-time winner. Ancelotti was the coolest man in the whole stadium.
Carlo Ancelotti's reaction to Everton going 5-4 up ☕️#EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/WCetMZuEir
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) February 10, 2021
Don Carlo
This picture is worthy of being hung in the Louvre. After winning a record fourth Champions League title, Ancelotti celebrated in the only way he knows how.
Carlo Ancelotti explains to Movistar: “No, I don't smoke cigars! It was only a photo with my friends. Yes, these players are my friends”. ⚪️💨 #UCL pic.twitter.com/rKq30KTHQK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 4, 2022
Dance moves
The 63-year-old can still get down on the dance floor.
Need our entire squad and Ancelotti to break into a dance the next time we score😁pic.twitter.com/Ob1Qtf0oo3
— Yash (@Odriozolite) September 16, 2022
The eyebrow
Real Madrid’s 2022-23 Champions League winning campaign was absolutely box office. They became quite the comeback specialists as they beat PSG, Chelsea and Manchester City along the way to the final.
As soon as Ancelotti raised his eyebrow, you just knew it was game over.
Madrid went 2-0 down, Ancelotti raised his eyebrow, the rest was history. pic.twitter.com/TI5bXNTaVz
— Deng. (@UTDDengv2) February 21, 2023
Celebrating
After winning the La Liga title with Real Madrid last year, Ancelotti became the first manager to have won each of Europe’s top five leagues.
Having won league titles with Madrid, Chelsea, AC Milan, Bayern Munich and PSG he celebrated in the only way he knows how. We’ll never tire of watching this video.
🆙 @MrAncelotti 🆙#CAMPEON35 pic.twitter.com/Ts6MBuyvm4
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 30, 2022
Post-match interviews
With all his years in the game, it’s only right that Ancelotti has given his fare share of iconic interviews. Some of the best even came during his short stint with Everton.
The Italian had been questioned on whether James Rodriguez would be able to adapt to the physicality of the Premier League and he had the perfect response lined up.
🗣"If I was worried about this I would have signed Usain Bolt!" 🤣
Carlo Ancelloti on James Rodriguez adapting to the PL pace @usainbolt | @jamesdrodriguez pic.twitter.com/yN1DX7Ax5k
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) September 13, 2020
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