Edoardo Reja, a former coach with many years of experience, including Lazio, Atalanta and Albania, did not appreciate Claudio Ranieri’s refusal to the FIGC’s proposal for the Azzurri bench. Interviewed by Messaggero Veneto, Reja harshly criticized the former Roma coach for having declined the assignment.

Three Italy legends are being eyed for the national team, after Luciano Spalletti's sacking and facing Claudio Ranieri and Stefano Pioli rejections.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Everything has happened, at least in Italy. Simone Inzaghi bid farewell to Inter after four years to move to Saudi Arabia, Luciano Spalletti had to say goodbye to the Italy bench and Allegri returned to coach Milan. In short, it has been busy weeks, but above all marked by sensational refusals that have caused a stir.

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