Elisabetta Muscarello, wife of the Italian soccer manager, Antonio Conte is one of the most supportive yet private wives of a sportsman. The lifestyle of celebrities is filled with activities that mostly put them in the spotlight. These celebrities, by virtue of their status, kind of subscribe to the media being in their business all the time.
Antonio Conte, a former Italian professional football player turned coach, has been a person of interest for as long as can be remembered. His wife, Elisabetta Muscarello who has been the coach’s partner since the late 90s has also sparked an interest in the public.
Elisabetta isn’t like some other wives and/or girlfriends. She has tried to remain out of the spotlight and media headlines from the start of her relationship with Conte. Nonetheless, she still makes appearances and has been pictured a couple of times with her husband.
Here are 10 Enthralling Facts about Antonio Conte’s wife, Elisabetta Muscarello, You should know
1. Elisabetta was born in Turin, Italy
Muscarello was born on the 3rd of December 1975 in Turin, Italy. She was born to a man named Gianni Muscarello. The identity of her mother hasn’t been revealed yet neither have those of her siblings.
She grew up in Turin and had her education there. Her husband, the professional coach was also born in Italy, Lecce, to be precise. He was born on the 31st of July 1969 and is about 6 years older than his wife.
2. She and Conte knew Each other for a long time
A report has it that Elisabetta and Antonio were neighbors while growing up in Italy. The football star started his career in Lecce, Italy before becoming one of Juventus FC’s most decorated players.
They have known each other for quite a while now and their relationship is one that has been tested through time and season. A report carries that Conte and his wife were already friends during his football playing days
3. Elisabetta Muscarello has been with her husband for over 2 decades
Despite knowing each other for a long time, nothing serious began between Conte and his wife till the late 90s. The couple only started dating in 1998 and stayed in the relationship for 15 years.
They eventually decided to get married in 2013 and their wedding was a beautiful, lavish Italian wedding. From 2013 to date, Conte and his wife have been inseparable, and look like their relationship is waxing strong.
They got married on June 10, 2013, and by June of 2022, they would be celebrating their 9th anniversary together. In total, Elisabetta and Antonio have been a couple for more than 2 decades (about 24 years).
4. Elisabetta has a Child
From her over 2 decades of relationship with Conte, Muscarello has a child named Vittoria Conte. Their daughter was born during their dating period and years before the couple got married.
Vittoria was born on November 9th, 2007, and remains the only child of the former Italian player and his wife, Elisabetta. She was named the Italian derivative of ‘Victory’. As of 2022, the young lady is 17 years old and understands the complexity of her dad’s job.
5. She lived apart from her husband for a while
When Conte got the job to manage Chelsea FC, he moved to London and was there for a couple of years. While at Chelsea, Antonio helped the team win several titles including the FA Cup in 2018. Although his initial contract was for 3 years and he renewed it for 2 more years, he was sacked by the club on the 13th of July 2018. Conte was then replaced with Maurizio Sarri.
Upon his move to Chelsea FC, he left his wife and daughter back home. This was one of the coach’s major moves away from home throughout his career. By 2017 he made plans to bring his family over to London however, they returned back to Italy in 2018.
During Elisabetta’s husband’s stint in the English club, she and her daughter had to stay away from him, especially during the game seasons. They got to see the man of the house rarely and only when necessary or during holidays.
6. How Elisabetta Muscarello Supports her Husband
Muscarello is a very supportive wife of her manager-husband. Although not much is known of her support when he was still a player, a lot has been seen as he assumed managerial roles.
The 49 year old offers her support to Conte both on and off the pitch. The first instance to give is following her husband’s move to Tottenham Hotspur. She warned her husband that his new club players were not listening to him.
According to Conte’s wife, the other players from his previous clubs used to listen to him, unlike these ones. The manager however set her mind at rest telling her that it came with the fact that he is new.
Also, they have both been pictured together on an Italian beach in 2017. The images show the pair having a fun time together but what caught the attention of the public was the massage Elisabetta was giving her husband.
Additionally, on one of the few occasions the mother of one attended her husband’s game in London, she was seen tearing up. Muscarello was brought to tears when the fans at the stadium cheered her husband. The tears were obviously tears of joy as she was proud of her husband and his achievements.
7. Muscarello’s Husband Adores her
The show of love between husband and wife certainly doesn’t come from just one party. Conte also knows how to appreciate and shower his wife with praises. In describing his wife, Juventus FC’s former coach said he has a great woman by his side.
Further emphasizing his point, he noted that Betta, as he fondly calls her is one who always tries to understand him. The manager also believes that his wife and his daughter are his biggest motivations as well as his hugest victory.
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8. Has she been in any Controversy?
Elisabetta has not been linked to any controversial situation. On the other hand, her husband has been in a few controversies. In 2011, Antonio Conte was accused of trying to fix a match. This accusation was denied by the then CAN Siena coach but he was still handed a 10-month ban. After a plea, the ban was reduced to 4 months but the manager was not cleared of the rumor.
Antonio was also charged with sporting fraud when he joined Chelsea. Additionally, he had a gagging order from Tottenham Hotspur after a controversial interview in February of 2022.
9. There Isn’t A lot of Information about Her
Elisabetta, though a huge part of her husband’s career and its growth, has remained a private person. She is rarely seen in public space except it has to do with her husband and his career.
Details about her lifestyle and if she is a professional at anything are yet to be known. Conte’s ever-supportive spouse never shies away from being at her husband’s side whenever the need is, though.
She also isn’t shy to be caught displaying affection with her partner. Asides from this, she keeps to herself and focuses on her home, daughter, and husband.
10. Elisabetta Muscarello’s Net Worth
As mentioned already, it isn’t clear what Elisabetta does with her time. The public is oblivious to her profession or career. Resultantly, her net worth is unavailable at the moment.
Be it as it may, Muscarello shares in her husband, Antonio Conte’s net worth of $45 million (as of 2022). Antonio was considered one of the highest-paid football managers. He even sits at the 3rd position on Highest-Paid Premier League Managers in 2022 with about 15 million pounds.
Conte got his wealth from his career as a former football player and subsequently, manager. Among his luxuries is a Nissan Juke car which costs about $25,000.
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