Radomir
Antic (born in Zitiste,Serbia, November 22nd 1948) is a football
manager who has worked for FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and
Atletico Madrid.
He started his playing career with FK Sloboda Uzice of
Yugoslavia (1967-1968) and then moved to the club where he would
play most seasons, Partizan Belgrade (1968-1976). In the 1976
season he signed for Fenerbahce before moving to La Liga where
he played for Real Zaragoza. In 1979 He moved on to Luton Town,
staying until 1984.
He started his management career with Partizan Belgrade
(1985-88) and continued with Real Zaragoza (1988-1991), Real
Madrid (1991-1992) and Real Oviedo. His most successful period
to date was with Atletico Madrid (1995-98). He won a La Liga/
Copa del Rey double in a 1995-96. He later returned to both
Atletico Madrid (1999 and 2000) and to Real Oviedo (2000-2001).
He joined FC Barcelona in January 2003 to take over from Louis
van Gaal. Caretaker manager, Jesus Antonio de la Cruz, took
temporary charge of team affairs until Antic took the reins with
the team in 15th position in La Liga and well placed in the
second phase of the UEFA Champions League. |
