Carlo Ancelotti: The Beautiful Games of an Ordinary Genius: The Life, Games, and Miracles of an Ordinary Genius

Carlo Ancelotti: The Beautiful Games of an Ordinary Genius: The Life, Games, and Miracles of an Ordinary Genius

by Carlo Ancelotti (Author), Alessandro Alciato (Author), Paolo Maldini (Foreword), Alessandro Alciato (Author), Carlo Ancelotti (Author)

Synopsis

An entertaining, revealing and controversial autobiography of one of the most respected figures in football - Carlo Ancelotti.Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2011.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Published: 06 Sep 2010

ISBN 10: 0847835383
ISBN 13: 9780847835386

Media Reviews
The book's a riot; frank, anecdotal, dripping with hilarious self-deprecation... Jonathan Northcroft, Sunday Times (UK) hugely entertaining Henry Winter, Daily Telegraph (UK) smart and surprising Paul Doyle, Guardian (UK) For those with an interest in football (soccer), for those with an interest in a well told tale, 'Carlo Ancelotti' by 'Carlo Ancelotti' with Alessandro Alciato (Rizzoli New York, $25.00, 264 pages, 35 photographs) fits the bill. The former star player, the famed coach of top teams in Italy and England, the outspoken Ancelotti touches all bases in this illuminating autobiography. There is something to learn on each page about 'the beautiful game' and the man some call 'the ordinary genius'. Frommer Luxury Travel For the first time in English, Ancelotti's autobiography, Carlo Ancelotti: The Beautiful Games of an Ordinary Genius , released yesterday. The book offers candid insight on the difference between the Italian and English games. Ancelotti's playing days at Parma, Roma and Milan are well covered, as are his recent managerial triumphs. Friend, and former teammate, Palo Maldini offers the forword. Selectism
Author Bio
Carlo Ancelotti won championships as a player with Roma and A.C. Milan, and was a coach for Reggiana, Parma, Juventus, and A.C. Milan before moving in 2009 to London to manage Chelsea F.C. Paolo Maldini is one of the world's most famous players. He has played under Ancelotti with A.C. Milan and alongside him on the Italian national team.