Claudio Ranieri, the 72-year-old Italian football manager, has announced his retirement from club management after a distinguished 37-year career. Ranieri received a standing ovation from fans, players, and even the referee before his final match with Cagliari, which was an emotional moment for the Premier League-winning manager. The Cagliari supporters displayed a banner expressing their eternal gratitude for Ranieri, who recently saved the club from relegation. Despite retiring from club coaching, Ranieri remains open to managing national teams in the future. His legendary achievement of winning the Premier League title with Leicester City is celebrated as one of the greatest in modern sports history.
Italian Ranieri retires after 37 years in management https://t.co/8F7E9AVCrQ https://t.co/MVJTBe5bDy
Ranieri to leave Cagliari and retire from club management https://t.co/xV2MGH8rvU
Claudio Ranieri was emotional after receiving a standing ovation in the final match of his managerial career 🥹 Even the ref joined in 🫡 #BBCFootball https://t.co/QEUPGhmZDD
🚨🇮🇹 Claudio Ranieri (72) retires from club coaching — but he remains open to national teams. Decision confirmed after saving Cagliari from relegation battle. 🏆🦊 Legendary Premier League title at #LCFC will stay as one of biggest achievements in modern sports history. https://t.co/ovLM9Wu7vu
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful manager & man. Happy retirement, Claudio. https://t.co/CDBHMET4tA
Claudio Ranieri in tears after receiving a standing ovation from the crowd, players, and referee before his last ever match 😢 Happy retirement, legend ❤️ https://t.co/wp7ixyZ6ih
Claudio Ranieri was visibly emotional after receiving a standing ovation from the crowd, players, and referee before the final match of his managerial career. The Premier League winner is set to retire from football 🥹❤️️ 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK https://t.co/od2uefHgOO
A standing ovation for Claudio Ranieri—from fans, players & even the referee—before what is expected to be his last game as a manager. 👏 The Cagliari supporters' banner: "Eternal gratitude for a great man. Thank you, Mister." ❤️ https://t.co/SYVy9WANTC
72-year-old Claudio Ranieri was visibly emotional after receiving a standing ovation from everyone in attendance ahead of his final match as a manager after announcing his retirement from football at the end of this season. Class 🥲❤️ https://t.co/2VFKgDblqT
Fede Valverde’s emotional message to his childhood idol Toni Kroos after announcing his retirement 🥹 https://t.co/Ucos4PEdbd