Real Madrid Coach, Awarded Honorary Doctorate Degree by University of Parma, Italy

Carlo Ancelotti, the 64-year-old Real Madrid Coach, has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the world of football by receiving an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Parma in Italy. This prestigious honor was conferred upon him in acknowledgment of his remarkable football achievements and his exceptional human qualities.

Carlo Ancelotti, an Italian professional football manager and former player who presently holds the position of Real Madrid's manager, is renowned as the most decorated manager in the history of the UEFA Champions League. His impressive coaching record includes four Champions League titles, a feat that stands as a record in the tournament's history.

The decision to grant Carlo Ancelotti this honorary degree was initiated by the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Parma and subsequently received approval from the Academic Senate of the University of Emilia.

This honorary degree was further endorsed by the Minister of Universities and Research, Anna Maria Bernini. The recognition was not solely for Carlo's football accomplishments but also for his exceptional human qualities.

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In recognition of his extensive 44-year journey in the realm of football, Carlo Ancelotti was bestowed with an Honorary Master's in Sciences and Techniques of Preventive and Adapted Motor Activity. The title celebrates his enduring commitment to the sport.

In his gracious response to this prestigious accolade, Carlo Ancelotti delivered a speech titled 'Football, a Way of Life.' During his address, he humbly remarked, "Some may argue that I've undergone a few tests; in reality, I've taken many, and every three days, I take more. I will tell my players, 'You can call me doctor.' The strength of football lies not in the individual but in the collective."

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Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the unpredictability of football as the driving force behind his unwavering passion. He expressed that for him, football has never felt like a sacrifice or a job; instead, it is a true vocation fueled by passion. He firmly believes that passion is the key to fully expressing oneself and achieving excellence in the sport.