Capello led England to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, although the team’s performance was inconsistent. Nevertheless, he stayed on to guide England through the Euro 2012 qualifiers, achieving victories over Bulgaria and Switzerland. England completed the qualification stage undefeated, with five wins and three draws. However, Capello resigned in February 2012 following disagreements with the Football Association over team selection issues.

Managing the Russian National Team

Despite previously stating that England would be his final managerial role, Capello accepted a new international challenge in July 2012 by becoming head coach of the Russian national team. He successfully led the squad to qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. However, following poor results during the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign, Capello was dismissed from his role in 2015.

Personal Life and Interests

Fabio Capello is married to Laura Ghisi. The couple met as teenagers on a bus and have been together for over four decades. They have one son, Pier Filippo, who works as his father's agent. There is no public information about any other children.

Beyond football, Capello has a deep appreciation for fine art and is an avid collector. His art collection is reportedly valued at over £10 million. According to multiple sources, Capello’s estimated net worth is approximately $70 million, and he has earned substantial salaries during his managerial career, with reported figures reaching up to $18 million annually at the peak of his profession.