Ten fun facts about Fabio Capello
Fact 1
His son, Pier Filippo, acts as his agent.
Fact 2
As a player Capello represented SPAL 1907, Roma, AC Milan and Juventus.
Fact 3
He played as a midfielder and won several trophies during his career which lasted over 15 years.
Fact 4
He was most successful with Juventus, winning three Serie A titles in 1972, 1973 and 1975.
Fact 5
His father, a schoolteacher, played football, and his uncle Mario Tortul was also a football player; for Triestina, Padova, Sampdoria and the Italian national football team during the 1960s.
Fact 6
Capello played for Italy during his career and amassed 32 caps, scoring eight goals as well.
Fact 7
As a manager, Capello has the distinction of winning the domestic league title with every club he has coached throughout his career.
Fact 8
Capello is a devout Catholic who prays twice a day.
Fact 9
Capello is a self-professed fine art enthusiast. Over the years, he has acquired a number of works, and his art collection is estimated to be worth £10 million.
Fact 10
His favorite artist is reportedly Wassily Kandinsky.
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