Tue Dec 17 19:48:25 UTC 2024: ## Ancelotti Wins FIFA’s Best Coach Award
**Doha, Qatar** – Carlo Ancelotti, manager of Real Madrid, has been crowned the best men’s coach in the world by FIFA. The award was announced Tuesday at an event in Doha, Qatar, in conjunction with the upcoming Club World Cup. Ancelotti beat out a strong field of finalists, including Pep Guardiola, Lionel Scaloni, and Luis de la Fuente, to secure the prestigious honor.
“It’s a great honor to receive this award,” Ancelotti stated. “I want to thank those who gave me the opportunity to manage one of the best clubs in the world.”
Meanwhile, Emma Hayes, coach of the United States Women’s National Team and Chelsea, won the FIFA Best Women’s Coach award, beating out seven other finalists, including Arthur Elias (Brazil). The award recognizes her success with both teams.
The full list of men’s finalists included:
* Carlo Ancelotti (Italy) – Real Madrid
* Lionel Scaloni (Argentina) – Argentina National Team
* Luis de la Fuente (Spain) – Spain National Team
* Pep Guardiola (Spain) – Manchester City
* Xabi Alonso (Spain) – Bayer Leverkusen
The full list of women’s finalists included:
* Emma Hayes (England) – Chelsea/United States
* Arthur Elias (Brazil) – Brazil National Team
* Elena Sadiku (Sweden) – Celtic
* Gareth Taylor (England) – Manchester City
* Jonathan Giráldez (Spain) – Barcelona/Washington Spirit
* Sandrine Soubeyran (France) – FC Paris
* Sonia Bompastor (France) – Olympique Lyonnais/Chelsea
This marks another significant achievement for Ancelotti, adding to his already impressive coaching career.
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