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Claudio Ranieri: A Roman for Roma

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Ranieri has joined Roma to help push for the Champions League next season [Courtesy]

Born in Rome, former player and former coach of AS Roma, Claudio Ranieri agreed Friday to return to the head of the club giallorosso to try to snatch a qualification for the Champions League and save a season more than wobbly.

Eusebio Di Francesco did not resist Porto's elimination in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 and was dismissed Thursday. Friday in the early afternoon, Roma also announced the departure of its Spanish sports director Monchi.

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