Antonio Conte

Yes [I always wanted to be a coach]. I coached my first team when I was 14! I trained a team of elementary school kids. I always loved it. I always felt I would do this, that this would be my life. But sometimes I hate it, you know. Sometimes I hate this job, because sometimes you lose your life. If you want to do this job, to be a good coach, a great coach, you must sacrifice your life and sometimes I hate this. Show less «

I don't like a lot the champagne. I celebrated, for sure, with my staff. We had a dinner together, and we had 'cheers'. It's right to enjoy this moment because if you win after a strong season like this, it's right to enjoy it. Show less «

I am quite private. Until I get to know someone, I am shy. When I know them I open up. But at the start I don't speak a lot. I like also to listen. Show less «

I don't smoke, but tomorrow I'm hoping to smoke a cigar if we win. I'm ready to do this.

After that Arsenal defeat, I was angry. It was difficult for me to accept. For two days, it was not easy for my family to live with me, but they understand. But I channelled my anger in the right way. I tried to change the situation. Show less «