30+ Most Powerful Antonio Conte Quotes

Antonio Conte Cavaliere OMRI is an Italian professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Conte began his career at local club Lecce and later became one of the most decorated and influential players in the history of Juventus having won, among others, five Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia, one UEFA Champions League, and one UEFA Cup, becoming also team's captain since 1996 to 2001. As a manager, Conte is known for using the 3–5–2 formation.

After retiring from playing, Conte worked as an assistant manager for Siena alongside Luigi De Canio in the 2005–06 season. In July 2006, he was appointed coach of Serie B side Arezzo. However, after a series of disappointing results, he was sacked on 31 October 2006. On 14 August 2014, following Italy national team manager Cesare Prandelli's resignation, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced to have agreed on a two-year deal with Conte as the new head coach of the national team until Euro 2016. He is awarded Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic: in 2000.

It's important to win with style. Antonio Conte

When you lose, you learn a lot about yourself. That experience is important. Antonio Conte

I hope to have my players in good physical condition, all players, and then to face all competitions. Antonio Conte

To play three games in seven days is not simple, above all for our wings-backs. Antonio Conte

The target for every great champion is to play for the team. Antonio Conte

The Premier League is an extremely difficult competition. Antonio Conte

The pitch is the most important thing for us: not the words, not on paper. Antonio Conte

Every season is tough. Antonio Conte

Sometimes you can win, but you are not building something positive for your future. Antonio Conte

Many times, I know before I speak to the player what they are thinking. It's very important to know when to push, when to put the pressure on, and when to take it off. Antonio Conte

I like to go to church. Religion is an important part in my life. It has helped me in bad moments. Antonio Conte

During a season, you have different moments, up and down, but you have to hope in a good team to have good stability. Antonio Conte

Foreseeing the future is always difficult. Antonio Conte

Every coach, when starting work at a new club, hopes to stay many, many years because it means you are working very well. You have the possibility to improve your players, to improve your team, and to grow together. Antonio Conte

In Italy, you're in your comfort zone when it comes to language, lifestyle, your habits and preparations, and moving abroad is not easy. It's not easy to carry over your own ideas about football, your own methods. You have to get everything across in a different language, and that wastes a lot of energy. Antonio Conte

Perhaps I'll work as a director of football. I don't know. Antonio Conte

To defend - it is very difficult to win two titles in a row. Antonio Conte

When you are in a new country, and you are alone and know that your family don't stay here, it is not simple. Antonio Conte

Every team has to understand what their ambitions are. If their ambitions are to fight for the title or win the Champions League, you must buy expensive players. Otherwise, you continue to stay in your level. It's simple. Antonio Conte

I miss Italy; that's beyond doubt. Antonio Conte

Every coach, during a game, it is important to understand the situation to change. Antonio Conte

You don't create a big and strong team easily. Antonio Conte

You are never relaxed in England. You have a tough league, the Champions League, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Antonio Conte

I don't trust the people when they say, 'There's pressure when you're top.' I prefer the pressure of being top of the table. Antonio Conte

You can win, but you have to show that you win with the idea of playing good football. Antonio Conte

Every manager must be prepared to face every situation. Antonio Conte

When a new coach comes to a new club with new ways, new ideas, the players have to adapt. Antonio Conte

When a player deserves to play, with me, he'll play. Antonio Conte

It is important that when you play at home in front of your own fans, not to lose and to always try and win, to always give your all. Antonio Conte

I think that when I start a season, I speak with my players, and I always talk about education and respect. And I demand this, but I give this. Antonio Conte

It's important to understand that sometimes you have players with great talent to score goals - these players are important. Antonio Conte