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.

The situation that led Claudio Ranieri to take on a dual role — Italy’s head coach and collaborator for Roma — has raised regulatory questions and historical precedents.An intriguing and

After a brief flirtation with the FIGC, Claudio Ranieri has politely declined the Italy post to remain in his new advisory role with Roma.