The yellow-and-red coach added, “Everyone knows how much work it takes to fix the territory.”

Just like fine wine, the love between Claudio Ranieri and Roma improves with the years. After three days of training and his first press conference, the new Roman coach indulged in a gala evening. Ranieri, indeed, was a guest at “Bibenda 2025” in the prestigious Cavalieri Hotel where over 700 wines were awarded the “5 Grappoli”. Sir Claudio, honored as a Sommelier Ad Honorem, ascended the stage to the applause of those present and even joked a bit about his Rome, saying: “I was called after a big hailstorm, and you know how much work and passion it takes to put such a territory back together.” “I will treat my players with the same love you apply to each grape cluster after a nasty storm.” There were numerous autographs and selfies shared at the end of the evening. There were also some remarks about his relationship with wine: “It’s a sober relationship, we see each other rarely, but the encounters are always good. I prefer red wine or even bubbly, but only at dinner with friends. “Alone, my wife and I do not drink.”