“When I stopped playing and became a coach, I realised that in the past, all the arguments that I had with my coaches were mainly focussed on the technical aspects, and probably that was the biggest signal that I had to have things done my way!”

Italian football manager and former professional player

Massimiliano Allegri is an Italian football manager and former professional player. Born in 1967, he is best known for his work as a coach in Italian football and for leading Serie A clubs. Allegri built his reputation on the touchline after his playing career, taking charge of top-flight teams and becoming a familiar figure in Italian football. His public remarks often reflect the practical, tactical side of the sport, shaped by years spent both as a player and as a manager.