Claudio Ranieri has taken over as the new director of national teams for Italy with a clear mission to return the Azzurra to the pinnacle of world football.
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Ranieri stated, "My objective is for the fans to fall in love with the Azzurra again and for children, like my 12-year-old grandson, to see Italy in a World Cup."
The former Roma coach emphasized that while Italy excels in tactics, other nations dominate in individual flair, noting that youngsters must learn how to truly master the ball.
Furthermore, Ranieri highlighted the economic barriers and modern distractions pulling children away from the sport, stressing the urgent need to lower the costs of sports schools.