Carlo Ancelotti Makes History as First-Ever Recipient of France Football Coaching Award
Ancelotti Makes History as First Recipient of the Johan Cruyff Award
Paris, France – In a night dedicated to celebrating football excellence, Carlo Ancelotti, the mastermind behind Real Madrid’s recent triumphs, etched his name into the history books by becoming the first-ever recipient of the prestigious Johan Cruyff Award for best coach in the world.
The award, presented by France Football at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, is a testament to Ancelotti’s tactical genius and leadership qualities that guided Real Madrid to a remarkable double in the previous season, clinching both the Champions League and La Liga titles. This victory further solidifies his position among the world’s elite managers.
Ancelotti’s win came against a star-studded shortlist of nominees, including:
Luis de la Fuente: Spain National Team Coach
Pep Guardiola: Manchester City Manager
Xabi Alonso: Bayer Leverkusen Manager
Gian Piero Gasperini: Atalanta Manager
Despite the immense honor, Ancelotti was notably absent from the ceremony. Real Madrid, in a show of solidarity with their star winger Vinicius Júnior who was overlooked for the Ballon d’Or, boycotted the event.
This new award, named after the legendary Dutch footballer and manager Johan Cruyff, is a fitting tribute to Ancelotti’s own legacy. His ability to inspire and extract the best from his players, coupled with his tactical acumen, has earned him a place among the greats.
With this latest accolade added to his already impressive trophy cabinet, Ancelotti continues to build upon his remarkable career, solidifying his status as one of the greatest football managers of all time.
