Italy’s Minister for Sport, Andrea Abodi, reacts to Claudio Ranieri’s Roma exit: ‘Respectfully, I’ll just say that he is part of Italian football’s heritage.’
Minister for Sport reacts to Ranieri’s Roma exit
Roma confirmed Ranieri’s exit with an official statement on Friday.
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The former Senior Advisor had a public falling-out with coach Gian Piero Gasperini, leading the club owners to stick with the Italian tactician and show Ranieri the exit door.
Minister for Sport Abodi reacted to Ranieri’s departure after an event held in Rome on Friday: “The club can make the decisions it wants, but I’m sorry about the circumstances,” he said via Gazzetta.
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 13: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on April 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
“Evidently, something didn’t quite work. Respectfully, I’ll say that Ranieri is part of Italian football’s heritage.”
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Ranieri was hired as Roma’s Senior Advisor last summer after spending the previous six months as the first team’s head coach.
During his third stint as Roma’s boss, Ranieri nearly brought the team back to the Champions League, finishing just one point below fourth-placed Juventus.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 19: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg match between AS Roma and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Olimpico on March 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Ranieri and Gasperini’s results combined made Roma the Serie A team with the most points in the 2025 calendar year.
Ranieri’s departure from Roma will likely lead to Frederic Massara’s exit as well, while club legend Francesco Totti could return to the Stadio Olimpico.
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