Ranieri named Italy technical director at 74

Just shy of his 75th birthday, Claudio Ranieri is tempted out of retirement again.

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What happened. Claudio Ranieri has been appointed as the new Italy technical director, a role created this summer.

• Ranieri had retired after Cagliari in June 2024 and again after Roma in 2026.
• The position was previously held by Paolo Maldini for 17 days.
• He will oversee senior and youth teams to give Italy a long-term structure.

Ranieri will work alongside returning coach Roberto Mancini to rebuild Italy's identity.

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