Antić je imao uspješnu karijeru u Španiji, ali nikada nije vodio neku reprezentaciju na Svjetskom prvenstvu, te je pristao da da doprinos svojom stručnošću i vrati se u Srbiju u augustu 2008.
Antic has had a successful career in Spain but never coached in a World Cup competition, and agreed to contribute his expertise by returning to Serbia in August 2008.