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Claudio Ranieri recalls his childhood love for Roma

Andy Mattioli
TURIN, ITALY - AUGUST 21: Cagliari Calcio head coach Claudio Ranieri looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on August 21, 2023 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Former Roma manager and current Cagliari boss Claudio Ranieri recalled his childhood years as a Giallorossi supporter.

In a recent interview with DAZN, Ranieri spoke about growing up a Romanista and attending games at the Stadio Olimpico.

“Being a fan leads you to give and feel something more as a professional, it’s normal,” said the Italian technician who recently led Cagliari back to Serie A.

“As a child, I used to go to the Curva Sud when the it was still three-quarters Roma fans and one-quarter Lazio supporters.”

“Being a fan, becoming a footballer and then being a coach is something I carry within me.”

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