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Claudio Ranieri: The man who defied preconceptions – and won’t ever ask for an apology
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Claudio Ranieri The affable Italian stands on the verge of steering his Leicester team to one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time, despite having arrived to a chorus of discontent last July. James Horncastle analyses the throning of King Claudio…

New-look Milans prepare for battle as Mancini and Mihajlovic set affections aside
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Serie A The competing bosses are "like brothers", writes James Horncastle – but there won't be place for pleasantries when the two recovering giants lock horns at San Siro...

Perfect 10: Forget his age, Roma's Totti is as good as ever
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FFT100 James Horncastle praises the continued artistry of Francesco Totti, who even at the age of 37 continues to be a creative focal point for AS Roma.
Tattoos, luck & barbecued bananas: Borini returns to England with the bit between his teeth
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Good news for Ranieri: Monied Monaco aren't Chelsea 2.0
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Monaco James Horncastle on the challenges facing Claudio Ranieri at big-spending Monaco
Della Valle vows to act as Fiorentina faithful lose patience again
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Caen pin hopes on 16-year-old 6ft striker compared to Sammy Davis Junior
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Lloris and Rami 'express themselves' as the wheels come off at Lyon then Lille
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French annus horribilis ends with echoes of past and promise for future
By James Horncastle published
French renaissance highlighted by Mexes and Rami's defensive 'bromance'
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Czech chances of Euro qualification hinge on Petr's head being right
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Purple the colour for Cagliari as owner Cellino comes over all superstitious
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Top 10: Superstitions
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Top 10 Football expert James Horncastle investigates lucky charms - but you can forget black cats, horseshoes and four-leaf clovers...
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