Franco Baldini
Encyclopedia
Franco Baldini is a former Italian footballer
who is currently working as the General Manager under Fabio Capello
for the English national team
. He will become the general manager of AS Roma in October 2011.
, Italy, Baldini most notably played for Bari
and Bologna
. In 1981 he was called up to the Italian U-21 squad
but did not go on to make a competitive appearence. He became director of football at Associazione Sportiva Roma
in 1999, where he remained until his resignation in March 2005. He joined Fabio Capello
at Real Madrid
in 2006. When Capello took over as England
manager in December 2007, Baldini became assistant manager
. His role as General Manager doesn't involve coaching on the training pitch however his role involves scouting, and line managing the support staff (e.g. the doctors, physiotherapists, masseurs and kit managers.) He has also been credited as the team morale-booster.
Football in Italy
Football is the most popular sport in Italy. The Italian national football team has won the FIFA World Cup 4 times , trailing only Brazil . Italy's club sides have won 27 major European trophies, making them the most successful European nation in the subject of football...
who is currently working as the General Manager under Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello is an Italian football manager and former player. He is the manager of the England national football team.Capello has the distinction of winning the domestic league title with every club he has coached throughout his career...
for the English national team
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
. He will become the general manager of AS Roma in October 2011.
Career
Born in ReggelloReggello
Reggello is a comune in the Province of Florence in the Italian region of Tuscany, located about 25 km southeast of Florence....
, Italy, Baldini most notably played for Bari
A.S. Bari
Associazione Sportiva Bari is an Italian football club founded in 1908, they are based in Bari, Apulia and plays in Serie B. The club have spent many seasons bouncing between the top two divisions in Italian football, Serie A and Serie B....
and Bologna
Bologna F.C. 1909
Bologna Football Club 1909, known simply as Bologna, is an Italian Football League club based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, formed in 1993. The club are nicknamed the rossoblù because of the red and blue striped shirts they wear. Red and Blue are the official colours of the town.During its history...
. In 1981 he was called up to the Italian U-21 squad
Italy national under-21 football team
The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
but did not go on to make a competitive appearence. He became director of football at Associazione Sportiva Roma
A.S. Roma
Associazione Sportiva Roma, commonly referred to as simply Roma, is a professional Italian football club based in Rome. Founded by a merger in 1927, Roma have participated in the top-tier of Italian football for all of their existence but one season in the early 50s...
in 1999, where he remained until his resignation in March 2005. He joined Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello is an Italian football manager and former player. He is the manager of the England national football team.Capello has the distinction of winning the domestic league title with every club he has coached throughout his career...
at Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
in 2006. When Capello took over as England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
manager in December 2007, Baldini became assistant manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
. His role as General Manager doesn't involve coaching on the training pitch however his role involves scouting, and line managing the support staff (e.g. the doctors, physiotherapists, masseurs and kit managers.) He has also been credited as the team morale-booster.
External links
- Issue lawful interception between Baldini and Mazzini, former FIGC vice president (ITA)
- Some interviews with Italian television