Italy’s Minister for Sport, Andrea Abodi, has commented on Claudio Ranieri’s departure from Roma, stating, “Respectfully, I’ll just say that he is part of Italian football’s heritage.”
Roma officially confirmed Ranieri’s exit on Friday. The former Senior Advisor had a public disagreement with coach Gian Piero Gasperini, which ultimately led the club’s owners to back Gasperini and part ways with Ranieri.
Speaking at an event in Rome on Friday, Minister Abodi acknowledged the club’s right to make its own decisions but expressed his sorrow regarding the circumstances of Ranieri’s departure. “The club can make the decisions it wants, but I’m sorry about the circumstances,” he told Gazzetta. “Evidently, something didn’t quite work. Respectfully, I’ll say that Ranieri is part of Italian football’s heritage.”
Ranieri was appointed as Roma’s Senior Advisor last summer, having previously served as the first team’s head coach for six months. During his third spell managing Roma, Ranieri almost guided the team back into the Champions League, missing out by just one point from fourth place.
Combined, the results under Ranieri and Gasperini saw Roma accumulate the most points in Serie A during the 2025 calendar year. Ranieri’s departure is expected to lead to the exit of Frederic Massara as well, with the possibility of club legend Francesco Totti returning to the Stadio Olimpico.
Minister for Sport’s Reaction to Ranieri’s Roma Departure
Italian Minister for Sport, Andrea Abodi, shared his thoughts on Claudio Ranieri’s exit from AS Roma. Abodi emphasized Ranieri’s significance in the history of Italian football.
Background of Ranieri’s Departure
Roma announced Claudio Ranieri’s departure on Friday. His exit followed a public dispute with coach Gian Piero Gasperini, leading the club’s ownership to retain Gasperini and terminate Ranieri’s role as Senior Advisor.
Ranieri’s Impact at Roma
Ranieri had previously served as Roma’s head coach for six months before taking on the Senior Advisor role. During his third tenure as manager, he nearly secured a Champions League spot for the team, falling short by a single point.
Combined Performance and Potential Changes
Under the combined management of Ranieri and Gasperini, Roma achieved the highest points total in Serie A for the 2025 calendar year. Ranieri’s departure may also signal changes for Frederic Massara, with speculation suggesting Francesco Totti could make a return to the club.
English Translation:
Minister for Sport: Ranieri is ‘Italian Football’s Heritage’ as Roma Exit is Confirmed
Italy’s Minister for Sport, Andrea Abodi, reacts to Claudio Ranieri’s departure from Roma: “Respectfully, I’ll just say that he is part of Italian football’s heritage.”
Roma officially confirmed Ranieri’s exit on Friday. 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. “Evidently, something didn’t quite work. Respectfully, I’ll say that Ranieri is part of Italian football’s heritage.”
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.
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.