29 Facts About Fabio Capello

1. Fabio Capello is represented by his son Pier Filippo, who acts as his agent.

2. Fabio Capello has spent his entire adult life working in football.

3. Fabio Capello is a devout Catholic who prays twice a day.

4. Fabio Capello usually partnered the team's main striker David Trezeguet alongside the emerging Zlatan Ibrahimovic up-front, with the latter playing in a more creative role, while the team's captain, Alessandro Del Piero, was used mostly as a substitute.

5. On 11 June 2017, Fabio Capello signed a contract with Chinese club Jiangsu Suning.

6. Fabio Capello began his day-to-day role on 7 January 2008 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

7. Fabio Capello was formally appointed as manager of the England national team on 14 December 2007.

8. Fabio Capello was criticised for not playing David Beckham because of his contract wranglings and Ronaldo, who struggled for fitness and form.

9. Fabio Capello said that results were much more important than playing beautifully.

10. Fabio Capello quickly drew the disdain of Real's ardent supporters because of his defensive playing style.

11. Fabio Capello arrived at a Real Madrid side in 2006, suffering one of the longest spells without a trophy in their history.

12. In 2004, Fabio Capello left debt-ridden Roma to sign with Juventus.

13. Fabio Capello believed he had taken Roma as far as he could, and began to seriously considered a move.

14. Fabio Capello resisted calls for his resignation, and the team's results dramatically improved helped by the performances of the Brazilian midfielder Emerson.

15. Fabio Capello built his side around Marco Delvecchio, sometimes leaving Vincenzo Montella on the bench.

16. Fabio Capello enjoyed a spell as a colour commentator for Italian television, participating in coverage of the 1999 Copa America.

17. Fabio Capello told a reporter that he "sat on a beach and thought about football".

18. Fabio Capello had a single season in charge of Real guiding the club to the Spanish league title in 1997.

19. Fabio Capello was unveiled as the new Real Madrid coach in 1996.

20. Fabio Capello replaced Sacchi as Milan manager in June 1991, and was a controversial appointment as he was seen as a Berlusconi "yes-man" compared to the demanding but highly successful Sacchi.

21. Fabio Capello was promoted to first team coach in 1987, and worked as Nils Liedholm's assistant.

22. Fabio Capello completed the last of his coaching badges in 1986.

23. Fabio Capello scored at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino, but Juventus lost the tie on away goals.

24. Fabio Capello became an influential figure under new manager Cestmir Vycpalek, despite being only 24, and was assigned the number 10 shirt; he largely decided the team's tactics for the 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final against Leeds United.

25. Fabio Capello escaped with a fine from the club after Picchi insisted that he not receive a suspension.

26. In 1967, Fabio Capello moved to Roma where he became a key player for the club.

27. Fabio Capello was signed by Paolo Mazza, the President of SPAL, for the fee of two million lire despite interest from Milan.

28. Fabio Capello was appointed as manager of the England national team in December 2007.

29. Fabio Capello is an Italian former professional football manager and player.