Giovanni Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni (born 17 March 1939), known as "Trap" or "Paddy Trap" to Irish fans,. Irish Independent. 11 August 2010. is an Italian football coach and former player, considered the most successful club coach in the history of Serie A.

Trapattoni is currently the manager of the Republic of Ireland national team. He also coached the Italian national team and throughout Europe. He is also the only manager to have won all UEFA club competitions and the Intercontinental Cup. He achieved this with Juventus over his two spells with the club.

One of the most celebrated managers in football history, Trapattoni is one of only two coaches, alongside the Austrian Ernst Happel, to have won the league title (10) in four different countries (Italy, Germany, Portugal, and Austria). Alongside the German Udo Lattek, he is the only coach to have won all three major European club titles. Also, he is the only one to have won all UEFA club competitions and the World Club title, also having the record of UEFA Cup wins (three).

Playing career

Born in Cusano Milanino near Milan, Trapattoni had a successful career as a player with......
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