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Ancelotti jokes that Terry may not captain Chelsea in 2010
London, July 7 (ANI): Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has described club and England captain John Terry as the team’s most valuable player and talisman, but astonished everyone by jokingly saying that he may not be skipper in 2010.
Terry has been captain Chelsea since May 2005 and England captain since August 2006,
“I think that John Terry is a symbol of this team but I don’t know if he...
“Surly” Capello launches vitriolic verbal volley against Ancelotti’s remarks
London, June 6(ANI): England’s football team manager Fabio Capello reacted furiously to new Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti branding him ‘surly’ in his new autobiography.
“I don’t recognise myself in the description that has been given. Sometimes I fight with one player. Not a lot, one” The Sun quoted Capello, as saying.
“I think the rules of the club are ‘I’m...
Becks loves to bite on ‘little bums’ made out of pig’s rears!
New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): David Beckham reportedly loves to dig into Italian delicacy Culatello, which translates as “little bum” and is made out of pig’s rears.
The soccer heartthrob, who has been in the country since January, has been spotted chewing the prosciutto, the Italian word for ham, on several occasions after being introduced to it by manager Carlo Ancelotti, reports the...
Chelsea to offer Cole 27 m pound deal
London, June 5 (ANI): Chelsea will offer Ashley Cole a 27 million-pound four-year deal to fend off a bid from Barcelona.
According to The Sun, New Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti wants the England ace, 28, to become the world’s highest-paid left-back at 130,000 pounds a week — bringing him into line with the club’s top earners.
Barca coach Pep Guardiola is prepared to offer 20 million pounds for...
Chelsea’s Ancelotti says he can’t stand `surly’ Capello
London, June 5 (ANI): New Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he cannot stand England football coach Fabio Capello, whom he describes as “surly”
Ancelotti, who played under Capello at AC Milan in 1991, revealed in his autobiography: “He was surly, he didn’t have a dialogue with the players. The problem is that to divide the professional rapport from the human one is extremely difficult....
Ancelotti begs Kaka not to join Real Madrid
London, June 4 (ANI): New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti made a dramatic phone call to Brazilian football star Kaka, begging him not to join Spanish club Real Madrid.
Ancelotti rang up Kaka in a bid to stall his world record 62 million pound switch from AC Milan to Real Madrid.
Milan sources were adamant last night that Kaka will still go to Real and the deal will be confirmed on Monday. But Blues...
Kaka joins Real Madrid for record 62 m pounds
London, June 3 (ANI): Chelsea failed to land Brazilian football star Kaka last night, as he joined Real Madrid for a world record payout of 62 million pounds.
New Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti tried desperately to bring Kaka with him from AC Milan to Stamford Bridge. But he was powerless to stop new Real president Florentino Perez sealing the deal, reports The Sun.
Sun Sport revealed, Chelsea would...
Blue’s coach Ancelotti has starred in three movies
London, June 3 (ANI): Chelsea’s new coach Carlo Ancelotti has starred in three films, most notably Don Camillo – when he played for a team of devils who take on a group of angels.
According to The Sun, it was hardly Oscar-winning stuff but Ancelotti plays a pretty mean bad guy, throwing and knocking down rivals left, right and centre in the 1983 film, starring legendary Italian actor Terence...
Italy’s Gattuso says Ancelotti will be tough but good for Chelsea
London, June 2 (ANI): Italian defender Gennaro Gattuso insists Chelsea have hit the jackpot by appointing Carlo Ancelotti as their next coach.
Gattuso has played under Ancelotti for eight trophy-packed seasons at A C Milan and he is convinced Ancelotti will have no trouble adapting to the Premier League.
“If there are any attitudes that do not fit in with his way of thinking at Chelsea, they...
New Chelsea coach Ancelotti sets his eyes on Pato and Johnson
London, June 2 (ANI): New Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti wants Brazilian Alexandre Pato and ex-Chelsea defender Glen Johnson to kickstart his three-year-long stint at the club.
Ancelotti believes the pair could help him win the 2010 Champions League.
Sun Sport can reveal Ancelotti has already offered his old club A C Milan 30 million pounds for 19-year-old striker Pato. He also gave Chelsea the...
Ancelotti takes up 50 million pound job with Chelsea
London, June 1 (ANI): Former A C Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has accepted a 50 million pound assignment with Chelsea, which is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
The Italian coach, 49, has been tasked with the responsibility of bringing the Premier League trophy back to Stamford Bridge.
Ancelotti is expected to be unveiled officially as Guus Hiddink’s successor within 24 hours.
After...
Ancelotti had two secret meetings with Chelsea boss Abramovich
London, May 27 (ANI): AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he held two clandestine meetings with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich last year.
He admitted that he agreed to become Blues boss two months ago even though he had yet to sign a contract, but hinted that he might still opt to stay on in Italy.
He also revealed how Abramovich said his side had ‘no personality’ and dreams...
Becks warns Blues about Carlos Ancelotti’s hairdryer treatment
London, May 19 (ANI): Former England captain David Beckham has told Chelsea’s stars to beware the Carlo Ancelotti hairdryer treatment.
The England midfielder warned that Ancelotti could deliver Alex Ferguson-style blasts at anyone who does not perform.
“Ancelotti has a great presence, a great aura about him — all the top managers have that. He is a low key, private person. But there is another...