Capello takes the mic
Thursday 19 July, 2007
Fabio Capello will spend this season in the stands as a television pundit, but Arrigo Sacchi hints at a return to the bench.
Following the first dismissal of his career, former Real Madrid Coach Capello was left looking for a new post.
He confirmed this week that he rejected offers from CSKA Moscow and the United States, so he will take a year out to commentate for Italian State television RAI.
This is not the first time Don Fabio has taken such a step, as after his last spell in Madrid – which also ended with a Liga title victory – he also spent a season as a media pundit.
Capello is not just a commentator on football, as during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin he was in the booth for some ice hockey games.
While one Coach takes a break to work in television, another may be making the opposite journey.
Former Milan, Parma and Italy tactician Sacchi told ‘Radio Kiss Kiss Napoli’ that he is considering a return to the bench.
“If there is a team with humble players and healthy plans, then why not? If not as a Coach, then perhaps in a directorial role.”
Sacchi gave up management mid-season at Parma in 2001 under doctor’s orders, as he was suffering from anxiety attacks and heart problems.
This month magazine ‘World Soccer’ named his Milan side of 1989-90 as the best club team of all time. In that season they won the Champions League, Intercontinental Cup and European Super Cup.