Claudio Ranieri, coach of the new champions of England Leicester City, has been speaking at at press-conference. He began by explaining that; “I could never have imagined what has happened but it is beautiful. We’ve worked hard and I know that everyone else works hard, but this is our first championship. I’ve tried sending messages to friends but as soon as I turn my phone on a call comes in. I’ve fought so hard to achieve my goals and this has a special flavour”.

As preparations start for Saturday’s official crowning, Ranieri explained that there would be a very special guest declaring that; “Andrea Bocelli called me a while ago and said he was happy about what was happening at Leicester and could he come and sing here. I told the club who agreed”.  

We are already concentrating on this game and to receive the trophy will be the most important moment of my career. This is a fairy-tale but my fairy-tale started at Cagliari many years ago.
 

When asked about plans for next season he replied; “I don’t want big name players as I don’t want to break the harmony of the dressing room. We have to buy good players but whoever they are will need to show the same fighting spirit. No matter what team we play against we must keep the same philosophy”. Finally, had he thought about resigning? Ranieri joked; “Resign, are you crazy?!”

 

Steve Mitchell @barafundler