Former coach of Roma Claudio Ranieri declined the offer to take charge of the Italian national team.
— I am grateful to President Gravina for the offer to lead the national team. It is a great honor for me, but I thought it over and decided to remain with Roma. The club owners fully trust me and support me in all my actions. The choice was mine, and I informed him, — said Claudio Ranieri.
Earlier, it was reported that the coach of the Italian national team Luciano Spalletti resigned after a crushing defeat to the Norwegian national team.