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Leicester City appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new manager this evening. Here are 10 facts about the 63-year-old Italian.1. Claudio Ranieri was born in Rome in 1951.2. Leicester City are the 14th club of Ranieri's managerial career. He has previously managed, among others, Napoli, Fiorentina, Valencia (twice), Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Juventus, Roma, Inter Milan and Monaco.3. It is 24 years since Ranieri last managed a club without a European final appearance in its history.4. Ranieri has...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 11 hours ago.
Claudio Ranieri is the new manager of Leicester City.City announced this afternoon on Twitter that the 63-year-old Italian is Nigel Pearson's successor at the King Power Stadium.Ranieri has signed a three-year contract to lead City into their second season in the Premier League and has met his new squad at their training camp in Austria."I'm so glad to be here in a club with such a great tradition as Leicester City," said Ranieri. "I have worked at many great clubs, in many top...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 13 hours ago.
French and Swedish travellers have set up an unauthorised camp on one of Leicester's busiest traffic islands.The continental contingent arrived at Red Hill Circle on the A563 outer ring road to the north of the city on Saturday.Today officials said there were 14 caravans, a camper van and numerous cars on the junction which has been subject to numerous incursions.French travellers have been regular visitors to the site over the years who have chosen it as an unlikely holiday spot.On Sunday some...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 12 hours ago.
Leicester City have named Claudio Ranieri as their new first-team manager. The former Chelsea boss succeeds Nigel Pearson at the Premier League club. Pearson was relieved of his duties last month, with the club making a statement at the time which said "fundamental differences in perspective exist between us". Ranieri has been out of work since leaving the Greek national side last year, and has not been involved in the Premier League since his time at Stamford Bridge more than 10 years ago. The...
Reported by Western Morning News 12 hours ago.
Claudio Ranieri has only just been named as the new Leicester City manager, but already fans are divided over his appointment. The 63-year-old was named as Nigel Pearson's successor this afternoon and fans immediately took to social media to express their delight or disdain at the move. Some were happy with Ranieri's appointment, pointing at the Italian's high profile and experience managing top clubs in Europe. "Quite happy with the appointment of Ranieri," said Adam...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 12 hours ago.
Leicester City have become the latest team to appear on Claudio Ranieri's lengthy CV after the Italian was appointed the club's manager on a three-year deal.City will be Ranieri's 16th job in football management, with his most notable stint coming at Stamford Bridge from 2000-2004.Beginning his career as coach in the Italian lower leagues, Ranieri made his big break with promotion to Serie A with Cagliari and went on to enjoy successful periods as boss of Fiorentina, where he won the Coppa...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 12 hours ago.
Lincoln City will be the first opposition for new Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri, who has been unveiled as Nigel Pearson's successor. The former Chelsea and Valencia manager will watch his new side for first time at Sincil Bank next Tuesday (July 21). The match will be the Foxes' first of their pre-season campaign, with Premier League side expected to bring a full-strength squad to face Chris Moyses' Imps. SEE VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH RANIERI BELOW "I'm so glad to be here in a Club...
Reported by Lincolnshire Echo 12 hours ago.
When new Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri takes his place in the dugout for the start of the Premier League season, it will not be for the first time.The 63-year-old, who was named as Nigel Pearson's successor last night, was in charge of French giants Monaco for their pre-season friendly with Leicester at the King Power Stadium two years ago.Ranieri led a star-studded side to a 3-0 victory over Leicester with some of the world's best footballing talents on display.The Italian had just led...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 11 hours ago.
Leicester City appointed Claudio Ranieri as their new manager this evening. Here are 10 facts about the 63-year-old Italian.1. Claudio Ranieri was born in Rome in 1951.2. Leicester City are the 14th club of Ranieri's managerial career. He has previously managed, among others, Napoli, Fiorentina, Valencia (twice), Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Juventus, Roma, Inter Milan and Monaco.3. It is 24 years since Ranieri last managed a club without a European final appearance in its history.4. Ranieri has...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 11 hours ago.
FORMER Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri has been named as Leicester's new boss.
Reported by Daily Star 9 hours ago.
Leicester have appointed the vastly-experienced Claudio Ranieri as their new manager, but former club icon Gary Lineker has called the Italian's hiring 'uninspiring'.
Reported by MailOnline 9 hours ago.
LEICESTER legend Gary Lineker has hit out at the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as the club's new boss.
Reported by Daily Star 8 hours ago.