Sports Nicknames - The Godfather



A great player and turned into a great manager is the best way to describe Antonio Conte.

Antonio Conte - The Godfather of the Italian Football - Illustration, profile drawing, art piece.

Known by the nickname "The Godfather", the Italian has played six seasons with Lecce and 13 with Juventus, where he became a club legend. He led the 'Bianconeri' to five Serie A titles and captained the team to a UEFA Champions League victory.

Conte was also a member of the Italian national team that finished second at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and 2000 Euro.

His long managerial career started in Arezzo. He coached Chelsea and Inter and is currently in charge of Tottenham Hotspur.

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