#Fabio Capello

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Calacus Monthly Hit & Miss – Gareth Southgate

Every month we look at the best and worst communicators in the sports world from the last few weeks.

GARETH SOUTHGATE

It has often been said that being the England men’s football manager is ‘the impossible job’ given the levels of expectation that come with the role.

The England men’s team have only won a solitary international tournament – the 1966 FIFA World Cup staged on home soil, with that legendary 4-2 win in the final at Wembley against arch rivals West Germany a rare triumph.

Since then, ‘It’s coming home!’ is a regular theme for England teams who reach the latter stages of tournaments, the groundswell of expectation giving way to despair and heartache when defeat ultimately occurs.

While the influence of the mainstream media may have waned in recent years from the lamentable era when managers such as Graham Taylor had his head super-imposed on a turnip, the pressure still weighs heavy on whoever takes the job.

Big name coaches such as Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello came and went without lifting trophies, the success of the Premier League adding undue hope that this time, things will be different.

After England’s disappointing exit at the hands of Iceland at EURO 2016 and the short-lived tenure of Sam Allardyce after a scandal, what England needed was a safe pair of hands, someone to give the pride back to the Three Lions.

Former international Gareth Southgate, a quiet and under-stated former international defender, was promoted to coach the senior men’s team after a spell in charge of the England under-21 team.

Seen at the time as an underwhelming appointment, especially after his young charges finished bottom of their group in the 2015 European Championship, Southgate inherited a national team who appeared to need dynamic re-invention.

Perhaps his greatest achievement has been to make the team a success without the swashbuckling pizazz that many demanded.

Seen as a light touch, particularly given some of his reactions in-game, Southgate did far more to reinvigorate the men’s team than he is often given credit for.

Football management is a results game, and Southgate took England to the FIFA World Cup semi-final, which they lost against Croatia; before two Euro finals, losing first to Italy on penalties and then to Spain earlier this summer.

It’s important to note that Southgate won nine tournament knockout games during his tenure, as many as England had ever won in major men’s tournaments before his reign.

Some might argue that having worked with one of the more talented of England squads, he should have won a major trophy, but there was far more to his success than just winning games.

Southgate oversaw the England job during a turbulent period in England’s history, with the nation having to endure the drama of Brexit, five Prime Ministers, rising living costs and culture wars which stoked division among society.

That’s where Southgate’s strength lay, acting as a calming influence but also one who was not afraid to take a stand and do what he considered to be the right thing.

During his tenure, there was little to no scandal, such were the standards Southgate expected and secured from his charges.

But he was also brave enough to face down criticisms for the sake of social causes, encouraging his players to take the knee before games as a protest against racism, despite criticism from some of the fanbase, who had found themselves stoked up by populism.

It was fitting that the first game where this took place was an England match in Middlesbrough, where Southgate had played for many years, steadfast despite the mixed reaction from fans before the game.

He was not afraid, either, to address issues such as the rainbow captain’s armband when the decision was made not to wear it under threat of sanctions in Qatar, a conservative state where the FIFA 2022 World Cup took place.

Southgate explained: “I think we are supportive of the LGBT+ community. A large number of the team on the staff have either relatives or friends from that community, so it’s a relationship and a situation that we’re very conscious of.

“We have tried to be supportive, but I also accept that members of that community felt let down by the World Cup, but I think you have to live your life as you see it.

“I do know that we’re in a position where there might be a feeling we haven’t done enough in certain situations and if that’s the case we have to accept that criticism, but it’s not intentional that we would let down any of our fans, but these are all very complex situations that we’re trying to do our best at navigate.”

Qatar was a rare case of Southgate being caught in external political crossfire, but within the camp, he was a master of creating harmony.

Mindful of the factions that had hampered England before, during and after his player career, Southgate had also set about creating unity where there had previously been division, removing ego and selfishness for the selflessness which came naturally to him.

Players reported a good atmosphere during training camps and call-ups, the pressure of representing England being replaced by a calm environment in Southgate’s image, which allowed players to thrive.

That ability to manage egos, to meld players who spent the majority of their lives competing against each other, is one of his greatest legacies. It helped that he brought through players from different clubs who had played together at youth level for England, the bonds of camaraderie already established.

For example, Phil Foden, Marc Guéhi, Conor Gallagher and Jadon Sancho were all part of the England side that lifted the under-17 World Cup in 2017, while Anthony Gordon and Cole Palmer played in the winning England under-21 Euros team in 2023. Having come up through the England ranks together, these footballers had an existing relationship that made them likely to form better bonds in the senior team, despite spending most of the year with their different clubs.

When three black England players, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bakayo Saka, received racist abuse online after missing penalties which contributed to England’s defeat in the Euro 2020 final against Italy, something Southgate experienced himself in 1996, the coach was a reassuring figure looking to protect the youngsters from the bellowing external criticism.

He said: "For some of them to be abused is unforgivable really. It's just not what we stand for. We have been a beacon of light in bringing people together in people being able to relate to the national team, and the national team stands for everybody and so that togetherness has to continue.

"We have shown the power our country has when it does come together and has that energy and positivity together.”

The decency and kindness which Southgate exhibited so often has been such an contrast to the aggression and petulance many other coaches show on the sidelines.

It felt like a bond had been built between England players and fans that hadn’t existed for a generation.

Even when ‘fans’ were throwing plastic beer glasses onto the field after a dour 1-1 draw against Denmark, Southgate retained his dignity and humility and faced down his critics, proving that decency is something to invoke inspiration; a strength, not a weakness.

There were criticisms, based around his tactical approach, that he was often too cautious and lacked a clear style of play.

But instead of being seen as the kiss of death, England became adept at winning penalty shootouts, not to mention the progress he made at the business end of tournaments.

Regardless of his failure to lift that elusive trophy, Southgate made the England men’s team contenders again. Where fans often crowed with misplaced pride, he gave them something to be proud of – not only becoming a football force again, but as ambassadors for the English game.

Perhaps it’s fitting that Southgate’s last act as England manager was to publish a letter on the Football Association website confirming that the defeat in Berlin was his last in the role.

“As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all.

“We have the best fans in the world, and their support has meant the world to me. I’m an England fan and I always will be.

“I look forward to watching and celebrating as the players go on to create more special memories and to connect and inspire the nation as we know they can.

“Thank you, England – for everything.”

As Rory Smith says in the New York Times: “No other England manager has spoken as much or as convincingly as Southgate. No other England manager has so successfully articulated a sense of what the England team is meant to be about, what it stands for and why it matters.”

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Fabio Capello

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Capello e Sacchi:"Toro e Parma sorprese del campionato"

Intervenuti alla Gazzetta dello Sport, due decani del calcio italiano come Fabio Capello e Arrigo Sacchi hanno incoronato il Parma come una delle principali candidate a essere tra le sorprese della prossima stagione. Queste le parole di Capello: “Sorpresa del campionato? La classifica dice il Torino: è piacevole da vedere, davanti si muove bene, ha un forte spirito di squadra, da Toro, e un…

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Fabio Capello Bangga Meski Wakil Italia Kalah di Final Eropa: Perkembangan Sepak Bola Italia yang Memukau!

Fabio Capello Bangga Meski Wakil Italia Kalah di Final Eropa: Perkembangan Sepak Bola Italia yang Memukau!

Pewarta Nusantara, Yogyakarta – Semua wakil Italia mengalami kekalahan di final kompetisi Eropa, tetapi Fabio Capello, pelatih legendaris Italia, tetap merasa bangga dengan penampilan mereka.

Kekalahan Inter Milan, AS Roma, dan Fiorentina di final Liga Champions, Liga Europa, dan Conference League membuat Capello mengapresiasi perkembangan sepak bola Italia secara keseluruhan.

Capello menekankan bahwa meskipun mereka kalah, tidak ada tim yang mampu menguasai permainan mereka. Inter Milan, Roma, dan Fiorentina mampu bermain dengan gaya mereka sendiri dan menunjukkan permainan yang baik.

“Sepak bola Italia telah berkembang. Ini final ketika di mana kami menelan kekalahan. Kami semua kalah, tapi tidak ada yang mampu mendominasi kami. Inter, Roma, dan Fiorentina bisa bermain melawan semua tim dengan kepribadiannya,” kata Fabio Capello kepada Sky Sport Italia.

Capello juga memberikan apresiasi khusus untuk perjuangan Inter Milan. Meskipun mereka gagal menjadi juara, ia melihat bahwa Inter telah melakukan pekerjaan yang luar biasa.

Namun, ia menyoroti masalah dalam komposisi pemain yang dimiliki oleh Simone Inzaghi.

Meskipun demikian, Capello percaya bahwa Inter Milan dapat menjadi lebih kompetitif di Serie A dan Liga Champions dengan beberapa penyesuaian yang tepat.

Baca juga: Jack Grealish Akui Tampil Buruk di Final Liga Champions, Tetap Bersyukur kepada Pep Guardiola atas Prestasi Treble Winners!

Menurutnya, mereka hanya perlu memiliki pemain yang tepat di posisi yang tepat. Capello menekankan pentingnya kepresisian dalam pertandingan semacam itu, di mana kesalahan kecil dapat berakibat fatal.

Dalam pandangan Fabio Capello, meskipun kekalahan di final kompetisi Eropa adalah pukulan yang menyakitkan, hal itu tidak mengurangi kebanggaannya terhadap permainan dan perkembangan sepak bola Italia secara keseluruhan. (*Ibs)

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Interview with Raúl González during the 1995/1996 season (x).

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Composed by John Brennan, the album features Joe Bob Briggs, Fabio Frizzi, Tim Capello, Chris Jericho, Piggy D, H6LLB6ND6R, and more. Two color variants (pictured below) are available: "1921 Black & White Ball" and black & white marble.

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PRIMA PAGINA Gazzetta Dello Sport di Oggi venerdì, 20 dicembre 2024

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Fabio Capello.

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speaking of now ex england managers it always makes me laugh how much everyone fucking hated fabio capello i've not heard a single player from that time say anything nice about him

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oggi è pure il compleanno di fabio capello per favore per favore per favore per favore per favore fa che si esprima sulla mitragliata di rivera alla costruzione dal basso

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Fabio Capello, gli inizi: quando il Geometra incontrò il Mago

Gli ha rubato tutti i trucchi 🛑 Fabio Capello e Helenio Herrera 👇 #sport #calcio #acmilan #asroma #fabiocapello #helenioherrera #UnoCalcio

Abbiamo conosciuto Fabio Capello come un allenatore duro, razionale. Un muro che le emozioni e le pressioni non potevano scalfire. Eppure il suo maestro era stato Helenio Herrera, un genio e un “mago” completamente all’opposto del roccioso friulano Il calcio è fatto di personaggi flamboyant, facili da amare. Generosissimi di aspettative, sogni, proclami, che non sempre si rispecchiano nei…

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Se me olvidó comentar sobre TYRON POWER que murió en MADRID rodando SALOMON Y LA REINA DE SABA (dirigida en su ultima pelicula por KING Vidor pues luego solo hizo los documentales TRUTH and ILLUSION y LA METAFORA) en los ESTUDIOS SEVILLA FILMS donde actualmente está la calle MADRE DE DIOS que comienza la intersección con calle SANTA MARIA MAGDALENA y avda COMANDANTE FRANCO..que vio morir a su padre TYRON POWER Sr. cuando rodaba el HOMBRE MILAGRO.

También añado sobre ALFONSO DEL CORRAL [ex jugador de REAL MADRID BASKET y ex médico REAL MADRID de FUTBOL] al que se le murio un hijo aplastado por la PUERTA DEL GARAGE cuando estaba en EL BERNABEU el día que ganaron la liga 96/97 con CAPELLO y le habían dado por la mañana el DOCTORADO de la UNIVERSIDAD de NAVARRA..por lo que tuvo que ir corriendo al hospital LA PAZ y no en coche al estar bloqueado por otros coches..que fabio CAPELLO fue el siguiente entrenador en REAL MADRID tras arsenio IGLESIAS [que acababa de ganar la copa del REY de 1995 con el DEPORTIVO A CORUÑA vs VALENCIA suspendida a la mitad por increíble DILUVIO DE GRANIZO el día se SAN JUAN BAUTISTA o 24 junio..y casi se ahogan en los VESTUARIOS]..que fue fichado de forma provisional para acabar la temporada 95/96 al despedir a argentinoJorge VALDANO nacido en LAS PAREJAS, SANTA FE [como SOL_EDAD VILLARREAL por la que fui a ver a VIRGINIA MAESTRO A VILLARREAL donde empezó cantando LONELINESS=SOL_EDAD..donde dice que su DESTINO es como el de una SERPIENTE] que había sido el verdugo del REAL Madrid por 2 ligas consecutivas como entrenador del TENER_I_FE en SANTA CRUZ y que luego fue único superviviente de un accidente de HELICOPTERO en MEXICO DF

Por cierto..ese REAL MADRID de la temporada 95/96 fue el peor de su historia pues no se clasificaron ni para jugar competición europea y se volvieron hacer la foto de plantilla para que saliera IGLESIAS y 3 jugadores a los que se le murio un hijo/a como LUIS ENRIQUE, ESNAIDER y CAÑIZARES

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⚽️ Forza Lombarde! Milan, Inter e Atalanta, portiamo a casa 9 punti su 9 in Champions! Il Milan sfida lo Slovan, l'Inter il Lipsia e l'Atalanta gli Young Boys. È il momento di brillare! ✨ #ChampionsLeague #ForzaLombardia 🏆🔵⚫️🔴 #fantacalcio #cfp #cassinafantapro

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Fabio Capello : « Ce que le Barça fait maintenant est une grande victoire pour le football parce que… »

Fabio Capello, l’ancien entraîneur du Real Madrid, est clairement séduit par la politique du Barça qui permet de mettre en valeur la formation. Le technicien italien s’est exprimé sur l’impressionnante forme actuelle du club catalan dirigé par Hansi Flick depuis le début de la saison. Pour Fabio Capello, cette capacité du Barça à mettre en valeur les jeunes joueurs constitue une grande victoire…

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Thomas Tuchel will be 'delighted' if England beat Germany, claims Dutch ex-Three Lions coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as he hails 'exciting' replacement for his former boss Gareth Southgate

WHAT HAPPENED? England have confirmed the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as the Three Lions’ new head coach, with the German succeeding Gareth Southgate. The move makes him only the third foreign manager to take charge of the England national men’s team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, a former Netherlands international, served as a coach under Southgate and…