Sport, Ranieri awarded at the 20th edition of the Asi Sport & Culture Award

During the event, Claudio Ranieri was also awarded, who expressed satisfaction and pride for the recognition received. «This award meant a lot to me and made me proud to have contributed to making Italy appreciated around the world – he declared -. I am the smallest and I am rewarded, but there are great champions who have represented the country in the best way.”

The former coach then retraced his bond with Roma and the Olympic stadium. «As a boy my heart only beat when I came here to see Roma and I thought if one day I would be able to play in this stadium. My dreams have come true and I am truly satisfied with what I have achieved.”

When asked about future dreams, the coach replied without hesitation: «I always have them. The man who stops dreaming is done. I have many to achieve and you have to work hard to achieve them.”

In closing there is also a joke about Roma and the sensational comeback of last season. «I was lucky enough to coach golden boys and to have at least 60 thousand people cheering us on at every match at the Olimpico. I said it when I arrived: we couldn’t do it alone. The fans pushed us and encouraged us every time.”