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Claudio Ranieri: The man who defied preconceptions – and won’t ever ask for an apology

By James Horncastle Last updated

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…

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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...

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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.

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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

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Prosinečki's Red Star revolution already bearing fruit

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Tumour-free Mondonico makes emotional Serie A return

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Ribéry returns to Marseille with a point to prove to France

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Three once again the magic number for Serie A defences

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Della Valle vows to act as Fiorentina faithful lose patience again

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Could Neymar rival the as yet unrivalled Messi?

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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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Copy-paste-save: Schalke seek to emulate spreadsheet success

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Hazard a guess at Liverpool’s next big signing...

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French annus horribilis ends with echoes of past and promise for future

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PSG turn 40, Giuly strips and the hate turns to love

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What is wrong with Yoann Gourcuff?

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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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Italy celebrates its perfect 10s as Totti overtakes Baggio

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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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Marseille finally clinch title as Arsenal-bound Chamakh breaks down

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The perfect result: The history of the goalless draw in Italian football

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