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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Kasper Schmeichel: 'No truth in reports of player unrest'
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel insists that there is "no truth" in claims that player power forced manager Claudio Ranieri out of the club.Feb 25, 17:12
Riyad Mahrez pays tribute to sacked manager Claudio Ranieri
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez takes to Twitter to thank Claudio Ranieri following his unceremonious departure from the club.Feb 25, 16:03
Team News: Cesc Fabregas makes 300th Premier League appearance
Cesc Fabregas is named in the Chelsea starting XI to face Swansea City at Stamford Bridge, becoming the first Spanish player to make 300 Premier League appearances.Feb 25, 14:03
Craig Shakespeare: 'Leicester City have refocused'
Leicester City caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare insists that his side are more than capable of avoiding relegation from the Premier League this season.Feb 25, 13:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fdavid-wagner-huddersfield-town.jpg "Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is unimpressed on October 16, 2016")
David Wagner plays down Leicester City links
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner suggests that he has no interest in replacing Claudio Ranieri at Leicester City.Feb 25, 11:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri says final goodbyes at Leicester City
Claudio Ranieri leaves the Leicester City training ground for the final time after saying goodbye to his players and backroom staff following his sacking on Thursday.Feb 25, 10:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017")
Claudio Ranieri to receive big payoff after Leicester City sacking?
Claudio Ranieri is reportedly in line to receive £3m in compensation after being sacked as Leicester City manager on Thursday night.Feb 25, 10:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fleicester-city-claudio-ranieri.jpg "Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri at the FA Cup match against Millwall on February 18, 2017")
Leicester City players held multiple meetings with club's hierarchy?
Members of Leicester City's first-team squad reportedly met with the club's hierarchy on four occasions before the sacking of manager Claudio Ranieri.Feb 25, 10:11
Kasper Schmeichel posts Claudio Ranieri tribute
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel takes to Instagram to post a tribute to outgoing manager Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 22:11
Preview:Leicester City vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Leicester's first outing since sacking Claudio Ranieri as the champions welcome Liverpool to the King Power Stadium.Feb 24, 21:52
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Eddie Jones 'feels sorry' for Claudio Ranieri
England rugby head coach Eddie Jones says that he 'feels sorry' for Claudio Ranieri after his surprise sacking by Leicester City.Feb 24, 18:17
Were Leicester City right to sack Claudio Ranieri?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at whether Leicester City were right to sack Claudio Ranieri just nine months after he steered them to Premier League glory.Feb 24, 18:04
Claudio Ranieri: "Yesterday my dream died"
Claudio Ranieri issues his first statement following his departure from Leicester City.Feb 24, 17:12
Claudio Raneiri 'genuinely shocked' by sacking
Claudio Ranieri is reportedly left "genuinely shocked" by Leicester City's decision to sack him.Feb 24, 17:10
Steve Bruce: Claudio Ranieri sacking "morally wrong"
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce brands Leicester City's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri "morally wrong", "harsh" and "brutal".Feb 24, 16:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Antonio Conte willing to take "risk" of winning title
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he is willing to take the "risk" of winning the Premier League after seeing the last two title-winning managers sacked.Feb 24, 15:20
Roberto Mancini 'not interested in Leicester City job'
Roberto Mancini reportedly rules himself out of the running for the Leicester City job despite being the early favourite to succeed Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 15:05
Antonio Conte saddened by Claudio Ranieri sacking
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is "disappointed" for Claudio Ranieri after he was sacked by Leicester City just nine months after leading them to the Premier League title.Feb 24, 14:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F38%2Fjose-mourinho-claudio-ranieri.jpg "Jose Mourinho and Claudio Ranieri greet each other prior to the game between Manchester United and Leicester City on September 24, 2016")
Jose Mourinho: 'Difficult to accept Claudio Ranieri sacking'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that Leicester City should rename their stadium after sacked manager Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 14:31
Craig Shakespeare: 'Claudio Ranieri sacking is very sad'
Leicester City caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare describes Claudio Ranieri's departure as a "very sad" moment for the club.Feb 24, 14:01
Craig Shakespeare denies player revolt forced Claudio Ranieri out of Leicester
Leicester City caretaker manager Craig Shakespeare denies reports that a number of senior players were instrumental in the club's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 13:50
Roberto Mancini expresses sympathy for Claudio Ranieri
Roberto Mancini, who is the favourite to become the next Leicester City manager, expresses sympathy for compatriot Claudio Ranieri following his sacking by the club.Feb 24, 13:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F06%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Reds boss Jurgen Klopp appears ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on February 11, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp expecting "best" Leicester City
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he is expecting the "best" Leicester City side to turn up for Monday's Premier League clash between the two sides.Feb 24, 13:25
Jose Mourinho pays tribute to sacked Claudio Ranieri
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho pays tribute to Claudio Ranieri following the title-winning manager's sacking by Leicester City.Feb 24, 13:17
Claudio Ranieri to take over at Fiorentina?
Claudio Ranieri could reportedly return to take over at Serie A side Fiorentina following his sacking by Leicester City.Feb 24, 12:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjamie-vardy.jpg "The oddly attractive Jamie Vardy in action for Leicester City on August 20, 2016")
Jamie Vardy film to proceed despite Claudio Ranieri axe
The producers behind the movie about Leicester City frontman Jamie Vardy's life insist that the project will go ahead despite Claudio Ranieri's sacking.Feb 24, 11:13
Leicester City chairman quits Instagram
Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha quits Instagram after several lengthy posts explaining his decision to sack Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 10:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Ftony-pulis.jpg "Baggies boss Tony Pulis reacts on September 10, 2016")
Tony Pulis "disappointed" by Leicester City decision
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis says that he is "disappointed" by Leicester City's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 10:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
David Moyes: 'Disappointing day for managers'
Sunderland manager David Moyes laments "a disappointing day for managers all around the world" following Leicester City's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 10:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Feddie-howe.jpg "Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Vitality Stadium on December 3, 2017")
Eddie Howe "shocked" by Claudio Ranieri sacking
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says that he was "shocked and disappointed" to see Leicester City sack Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 10:00
Leicester City 'sound out' Roberto Mancini?
Leicester City reportedly make contact with Roberto Mancini about the possibility of succeeding Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 09:50
Gary Lineker "shed a tear" over Claudio Ranieri axe
Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker admits that he "shed a tear" over the decision to sack manager Claudio Ranieri.Feb 24, 09:30
Leicester City players asked for Claudio Ranieri axe?
Senior players at Leicester City reportedly expressed their concerns over Claudio Ranieri to the club's owner before he was axed.Feb 24, 09:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri yells instructions during his side's 1-0 win over Porto in Group G of the Champions League on September 27, 2016")
Alan Smith "flabbergasted" by Claudio Ranieri sacking
Former Leicester City striker Alan Smith says that he is "flabbergasted" by the club's decision to sack manager Claudio Ranieri nine months after winning the title.Feb 23, 22:36
Roberto Mancini early favourite to succeed Claudio Ranieri at Leicester City
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini emerges as the early favourite to succeed Claudio Ranieri as Leicester City boss.Feb 23, 21:14
Tony Cottee: 'Claudio Ranieri deserved more time at Leicester City'
Former Leicester City striker Tony Cottee claims that sacked manager Claudio Ranieri deserved more time to turn the club's form around.Feb 23, 21:00
Gary Lineker slams "unforgivable" Claudio Ranieri sacking
Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker describes the decision to sack manager Claudio Ranieri as "inexplicable" and "unforgivable".Feb 23, 20:35
Leicester City confirm Claudio Ranieri departure
Leicester City confirm that they have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri just nine months after he led the club to the Premier League title.Feb 23, 20:05
Claudio Ranieri 'sacked by Leicester City'
Leicester City sack manager Claudio Ranieri just nine months after he steered the club to the Premier League title.Feb 23, 19:44
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri: 'We showed heart at Sevilla'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says that his team played with "heart" during their Champions League defeat at Sevilla.Feb 22, 22:36
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