Claudio Ranieri’s decision to refuse the offer he received from the FIGC to succeed Luciano Spalletti as head of the Italian national team has sparked positive reactions among Roma fans. Already in

Ranieri led Roma to a fifth place finish in Serie A last season and has taken on a senior advisory role at the club. After being linked with the Italy job, Ranieri has moved to ru

With Claudi Ranieri turning down the opportunity to be the new Italy boss, BBC Sport look at the challenges facing whoever succeeds Luciano Spalletti.

Claudio Ranieri’s decision to turn down the opportunity to coach the Italian national team was welcomed with enthusiasm by Roma fans.The retired technician will thus stay on as Roma’s senior club

After a humiliating 3-0 loss to Norway in their first World Cup qualifier last Friday, Italy gave Luciano Spalletti the boot.Spalletti broke the news himself on Sunday, but still managed Italy’s

Claudio Ranieri has turned down the opportunity to succeed Luciano Spalletti as Italy head coach. Spalletti said on Sunday he had been sacked as head coach ahead of the 2026 World Cup, after a 3-0 defeat to Norway on Friday — their first qualification match for the tournament.

Former Premier League boss Claudio Ranieri has rejected the opportunity to become Italy’s head coach. The Azzurri are looking to appoint a replacement for Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked after a

Claudio Ranieri said on Tuesday he has turned down the vacant Italy manager's job, after the four-times world champions sacked Luciano Spalletti, and will stay on with AS Roma as their senior advisor.