Claudio Ranieri

ROME (AFP) - Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri admitted on Friday that the Serie A title was now Inter’s to lose rather than theirs to win. Juve dropped to nine points behind the reigning champions last weekend after a 1-1 home draw against Sampdoria while Inter beat AC Milan 2-1 in their city derby. And it has left Ranieri admitting that his team could well be forced to focus on the Champions League - they face Chelsea in the second round in London next week. "Only Inter can lose it (the title), we have to keep the faith and play a great match against Palermo," ... Read Full Story

Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri admitted on Friday that the Serie A title was now Inter's to lose rather than theirs to win. Juve dropped to nine points behind the reigning champions last weekend after a 1-1 home draw against Sampdoria while Inter beat AC Milan 2-1 in their city derby. And it has left Ranieri admitting that his team could well be forced to focus on the Champions League - they face Chelsea in the second round in London next week. "Only Inter can lose it (the title), we have to keep the faith and play a great match against Palermo," he said. "It ... Read Full Story

Gianluigi Buffon will not go anywhere Photo credit: AFP/Getty Images via Daylife Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri has rubbished rumours linking his number one goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon with a big-money move to Premier League outfit Manchester City. Reports in both Italy and England suggest Mark Hughes' side are preparing a staggering bid of around €75 million, in an attempt to lure the Azzurri No 1 to Eastlands. It is also believed that the 30-year-old could be offered a five-year contract worth €15 million per season. However, Ranieri insists there is no chance of this transfer taking place. "Gigi remains with us. He will not go ... Read Full Story

Claudio Ranieri is desperate to avoid early reunion with Chelsea Juventus coach Claudio Ranieri is desperate to avoid a Champions League showdown with former club Chelsea. A less than impressive performance against BATE Borisov saw Juve finished top of Group H with a goaless draw in Turin. But that means Ranieri could now be handed a last 16 clash with the Blues, who had to settle for second place in their group. And the Italian told Sky Italia after the game last night: "The strongest would have to be Chelsea. "But if we have to face them at some stage we might as well ... Read Full Story

Former Inter coach Roberto Mancini spent the night wining and dining with Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli Gigli and chief executive Jean Claude Blanc and he may replace Claudio Ranieri by the end of the week, according to Calciomercato.com... by Salvatore Landolina Related Hot Post : Blanc Promises New Signings In January on October 15, 2008 Calciopoli Truth Will Come Out - Blanc on October 10, 2008 Blanc Reiterates Faith In Ranieri on October 7, 2008 Crisis Meeting At Vinovo on October 8, 2008 Nothing To Lose Against Madrid - Ranieri on October 20, 2008 Ranieri And Del Piero Unphased By Goal Drought on September ... Read Full Story