Claudio Ranieri

Ranieri set for Monaco reunion as PSG look to power on

London - Muslimchronicle

Claudio Ranieri admits he has “fantastic memories” of coaching Monaco as his Nantes side prepare to host the faltering reigning champions in a midweek round of games in Ligue 1. The Italian was appointed by Monaco in 2012 and lasted two seasons in the principalty, winning Ligue 2 and leading them to promotion in his first campaign before taking them toRead more

Leicester's Champions League breakthrough keeps fairytale alive

Leicester - ArabToday

In progressing to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time, Leicester City preserved a golden thread stretching back all the way to last season's miraculous Premier League title success. The thread has worn close to breaking in recent weeks, with Leicester's perilous slide towards the relegation zone costing popular manager Claudio Ranieri his job. But after overcoming a 2-1Read more

Man United held, Leicester triumphs again

London - Arab Today

Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is likely to face disciplinary action after appearing to elbow Bournemouth’s Tyrone Mings during Saturday’s fiery 1-1 draw in the Premier League. Mings appeared to stamp on Ibrahimovic's head with his left foot as he jumped over him late in the first half and the Swedish striker seemed to elbow him in retaliation moments later.Read more

Vardy denies role in Ranieri sacking

London - Arab Today

Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy has denied he was involved in the sacking of manager Claudio Ranieri nine months after the Italian led his team to the Premier League title. After guiding Leicester to one of the most unlikely title victories last year, Ranieri was fired on Thursday with the Foxes mired in a relegation battle. They are now 18thRead more

Vardygives Leicester hope in Sevilla Champions League defeat

Seville - Arab Today

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri believes his side can continue their "holiday" from the reality of a Premier League relegation battle in the Champions League after Jamie Vardy's away goal gave them a lifeline against Sevilla on Wednesday. Despite being thoroughly outplayed in southern Spain, Leicester emerged with just a 2-1 last 16, first leg defeat, leaving the tie finelyRead more

High flying Sevilla to offer little respite to struggling Leicester

Barcelona - Arab Today

Embattled Leicester City turn their attentions to the one competition they have had success in during a nightmarish season for the English champions when they visit high-flying Sevilla on Wednesday for their Champions League last 16 first leg. Europe's elite competition has been a welcome distraction for Claudio Ranieri's side, which has come crashing back down to earth after lastRead more

I'm leading a united dressing room, says Leicester's Ranieri

Monaco - Arab Today

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri said on Tuesday he was not unsettled by speculation about his future as the Premier League champions slip towards the relegation zone. Leicester have struggled to find the form that defied all odds and propelled them to the title last season, but the Italian said he was still leading a united dressing room. "For meRead more

Anger the spur for ailing champions Leicester

Leicester , United Kingdom - Arab Today

Leicester City will host Everton today hoping inspired words from the players can transform a season, not just a match. The week has revealed how angry exchanges in the dressing room at Stoke City last Saturday helped inspire a second half performance that saw them fight back from 2-0 down with 10 men to claim a 2-2 draw. Now theRead more

Ranieri demands improvement from sloppy Leicester

London - Arab Today

Claudio Ranieri admitted Leicester had only themselves to blame for the latest setback in their lacklustre defence of the Premier League title. Ranieri's side slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Chelsea on Saturday and are languishing 10 points behind leaders Manchester City just five months after becoming English football's most unexpected champions. Retaining the title was always likely to beRead more

Claudio Ranieri Extends Contract as Leicester City Manager

Leicester - Arab Today

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has signed a new four-year contract with the Premier League champions, the club announced on Wednesday. After replacing Nigel Pearson last year, the 64-year-old Italian masterminded the Foxes' fairytale season that culminated in their first ever top-flight title. The new contract keeps him at the club until June 2020. "Twelve months ago, we brought toRead more