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      Anthony Joshua greets passengers onboard London bus as Brit gives cryptic update on boxing future

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been stopping some of the hardest-hitting heavyweights on the planet for the best part of a decade.But now, the former two-time unified heavyweight champion is stopping London buses.Anthony Joshua stunned passengers on the No.32 bus to Kilburn Park StationCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAPassengers couldn’t quite believe their eyes when the former heavyweight champ boarded the busCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAAJ was all smiles after taking photos with fansCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUAThe Watford warrior, who has been on the sidelines since last September, recently stopped the number 32 bus while it was on its way to Kilburn Park Station.And the golden boy of British boxing sent passengers into a frenzy by boarding the bus.They couldn’t quite believe their eyes as the Olympic gold medallist hopped on board.Scores of the travellers got up from their seats to take photos with the 35-year-old, who was all too happy to make their day.READ MORE ON AJBefore taking a photo with one of the passengers, he said: “Nice to meet you. How are you?”AJ shared footage of the wholesome moment on his Instagram story for his 16.7million followers to see.Prior to uploading the clips, he posted a selfie with the accompanying caption: “Back on top soon.”Fan favourite Joshua hasn’t set foot inside the ring since his crushing fifth-round KO defeat to Daniel Dubois last September.Most read in BoxingJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSA long-overdue domestic dust-up with Tyson Fury was seemingly on the cards following his fellow Brit’s back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk.But Fury seemingly put the final nail in the coffin of the Battle of Britain in January by announcing his fifth retirement from boxing.Eddie Hearn provides update on Anthony Joshua’s injury and Tyson Fury fightBut AJ isn’t giving up hope of sharing the ring with the Gypsy King, telling iFL TV: “I feel like it’s the best fight [for me].”People might say [Joseph] Parker, people might say – I don’t know.”But I think Fury, commercially, is a great fight and it’s a great man’s fight as well. So I think it makes sense.”You could say it’s been years in the making. “But listen, the heavyweight division has been thriving.”And why I say it’s probably still a great fight is as I said Parker is, for me, a great story of someone that never gives up.”And the thing is, there is going to be one winner and one loser. “And there’s going to be bloodshed. And it ain’t gonna be mine.”Anthony Joshua recently gave a cryptic update on his boxing futureCredit: INSTAGRAM@ANTHONYJOSHUA More

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      Jean-Philippe Mateta wears water polo-style helmet as he starts for Crystal Palace three weeks after horror head injury

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      JEAN-PHILIPPE MATETA wore a water polo-style helmet on his return from a horror head injury.The Crystal Palace striker was taken to hospital after being on the receiving end of a sickening tackle in the last round of the FA Cup against Millwall.Jean-Philippe Mateta is wearing a helmet against FulhamCredit: GettyIt is reminiscent of a water polo hatCredit: PAMateta has not played since suffering an ear injury in the previous round of the FA CupCredit: GettyThe Eagles won the clash 2-1 to set up Saturday’s quarter-final clash with Fulham, but Mateta had not played since.He required 25 stitches in his ear and was spotted wearing a big bandage in a recent interview.On his return to action Mateta wore a water polo-style helmet to protect his ear and helped Palace to a 3-0 win at Craven Cottage.There was serious planning to put into the helmet’s design, with three versions considered.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMateta, 27, wore the helmet in a behind-closed-doors friendly, with Eagles boss Oliver Glasner joking afterwards that the helmet was better suited to water polo.He said: “It’s like a water polo helmet. In water polo it’s so they don’t get water into their ears, he has it just on one side. It sounds crazy, but we are used to it.“I said to him maybe you should try [water polo] because he’s tall enough.”It looks a bit strange but he says he feels comfortable so let’s see.Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“When he scores a header, then it was the right mask and the right protection.“Our doctor and the team did a great job finding the right protection. Everything is approved by the FA.’Endangered his life’ – Crystal Palace owner gives Mateta injury update live on BBC and slams ‘reckless’ Millwall star“There were three different ones. He tried one like you use to ride a motorbike but he couldn’t train with this because it was too heavy.“I said to the doctor I remember Petr Cech wearing a helmet but the ear was free so we needed the full helmet. Then we found the right one.“He tried in training which one fits him best and doesn’t influence him in the wrong way.“If I believed it was a problem, I wouldn’t play him but it looks like it isn’t a problem.“The last 10 days he’s had this protection and he did well in training so I didn’t find a reason to talk about this.” More

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      Erling Haaland looks sheepish as he’s seen for first time since Man City probe into claim he ‘gave club mascot whiplash’

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      ERLING HAALAND looked sheepish as he arrived at Manchester City training after it was revealed he left the club mascot with suspected whiplash and concussion.SunSport exclusively told how the Norwegian striker twice struck the woman dressed up as furry alien Moonbeam across the head before a game with Southampton.Erling Haaland hid from the cameras as he arrived at Manchester City trainingCredit: ZenpixHe refused to smile following SunSport’s revelationsCredit: BackGridHaaland was accused of leaving the woman with whiplash and concussion after the playful hitsCredit: mancityThe lady dressed up as the furry alien vomited and made a furious complaintCredit: GettyThe lady vomited and struggled with neck pain as she went to hospital, believing she had been hit by a stray football before being told it was Haaland. Her CT scan revealed no damage but she accused “arrogant” City of sweeping her complaint under the carpet as a “cover-up” to protect Haaland.City’s probe concluded Haaland did not cause the uni graduate’s injuries.But on Saturday morning, the two-time Premier League Golden Boot winner kept a low profile on his way into the training ground as he was spotted for the first time since SunSport’s shock revelations.READ MORE ON ERLING HAALANDHaaland drove his outlandish lime green Aston Martin DBX 707 in through the gates of the Etihad Campus.But he turned his head away from the camera inside the £350,000 motor to avoid having his face snapped. City face Bournemouth away in their FA Cup quarter-final tomorrow afternoon, hoping to book their place at Wembley.And Haaland will be keen to get back to scoring goals – and away from the drama surrounding the mascot. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe woman, who does not want to be named, was posing for photos on October 26 when she felt the two blows to the back of her head, leaving her in shock as she left the pitch.She said: “I was pretty upset and I was crying and my head was thudding and I think I was in shock.How Pep can ignite Marmoush and Haaland partnership with aggressive attacking shape in FA Cup“I later realised he’d come behind me and hit me on the head and then leaned on my head.”She told City’s safeguarding boss who allegedly laughed it off, saying: “At least you can say Erling Haaland hit you.”Following the incident the woman was offered the chance to go home but continued to work the shift. City’s health and safety head Paul Kenyon launched the internal investigation and told the woman they wanted to look at CCTV. But the report stated: “Erling Haaland always does a gentle touch on the back or head of Moonbeam as recognition.”It also described his contact with Moonbeam’s head as “grazing”. The lady also lodged an assault complaint with police.She returned to her role in the ticket office but was told she would have to reapply to get her contract renewed.Following a half-day interview, she was informed last December she had not been successful.She said: “I have never had any complaints from any of the managers about my work before.The unnamed woman also went to the police about the incidentCredit: GettyThe striker drove his lime green £350,000 Aston MartinCredit: ZenpixHe covered his face with the sun visorCredit: Zenpix“They said they didn’t feel like I’d performed in the interviews to the 100 per cent I usually do.”Greater Manchester Police also told her Haaland had not acted with malice. Last night she hit out at City, saying: “I’m sure Erling would have apologised to me if they had given him the chance.“But they just wanted to sweep it under the carpet.”A  City spokesperson said “Manchester City refute the complaint that was made in this regard.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The Club fully investigated and found that none of the evidence, including video footage backed up the claim that an injury was sustained in the manner alleged.“We’re also aware a complaint was made to Greater Manchester Police and no further action was taken by them either.” More

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      Fulham vs Crystal Palace live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup quarter-final today

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      FULHAM go head-to-head with London rivals Crystal Palace for a spot in the FA Cup semi-finals TODAY.Both sides have aspirations of going all the way in football’s oldest competition, with many of the big boys already out of the conversation.Fulham knocked out Manchester United on penalties in the FA Cup fifth roundCredit: AlamyCrystal Palace avoided an upset against MillwallCredit: GettyNeither Fulham nor Crystal Palace have won the FA Cup in their history, but they do have three final appearances between them.The Cottagers’ only final came in 1975, when they were beaten 2-0 by West Ham, while the Eagles have made two appearances (1990 and 2016) but they were beaten by Manchester United on both occasions. Palace are set to be boosted by the return of striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who was on the receiving end of a horror challenge from Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts in the last round, which left the Frenchman needing 25 stitches to his left ear.Fulham have some firepower of their own with both strikers Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz in fine goalscoring form of late.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis afternoon’s FA Cup tie promises to be a thriller as the two London rivals battle for a spot at Wembley.SunSport brings you all the information you need so you don’t miss a minute of action at Craven Cottage.How to watch Fulham vs Crystal Palace for FREEFulham’s huge FA Cup quarter-final tie with Crystal Palace will be broadcast live on ITV1.You can live stream all the action for FREE via the ITVX app/website.Most read in FA CupThe match will kick off at 12.15pm GMT on Saturday, March 29, with coverage beginning at 11.30am.Mark Pougatch will be on presenting duties, while Karen Carney and Ian Wright will provide analysis.Seb Hutchinson and Ally McCoist are on commentary for the London derby at Craven Cottage. More

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      ‘He’s not seen a match this season’ – Nice boss hits back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe after Man Utd owner’s BRUTAL criticism

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      NICE’S manager hit back at Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s brutal criticism by claiming the club’s owner he has “not watched a match all season”.Ratcliffe bought Nice in 2019 before purchasing a minority stake in Manchester United midway through last season. Sir Jim Ratcliffe angered the Nice manager with his commentsCredit: GettyFranck Haise hit back and insisted the owner has not watched the team all seasonCredit: Willie VassThe British billionaire has certainly upset many at Old Trafford including fans and staff with his various extreme cost-cutting measures. But frustrations towards Ratcliffe are not limited to United.That is because the Ineos chief sparked fury at Nice by revealing he does not like watching them play.Ratcliffe controversially stated: “I don’t particularly enjoy going to watch Nice because there are some good players.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”But the level of football is not high enough for me to get excited.”However, the comments prompted a reaction from the man he appointed as manager in the summer.Franck Haise insisted Ratcliffe does not have a leg to stand on – because he has not even been to a game since the new manager took over. Haise said: “The article that [the comments] appeared in was a lot more complete than that. But he hasn’t seen a Nice match this season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He’s speaking a bit more about what he saw at another time.”With the people who are here at the club, we are here to make the club progress in order to be even better.”Man Utd confirm Old Trafford decision with club set to build £2bn 100,000-seater ‘Wembley of the North’ But mindful not to cause a rift with his employer, Haise insisted there was no bad blood between the pair.He added: “It’s not that serious. We can be annoyed, that’s obvious.”But is it really worth staying annoyed for a long time? “We have got to keep working, enjoying ourselves and we have got to be doing the best possible. “We have to move on and continue on our path.”Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first year at Man UtdSIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S minority takeover at Manchester United was announced on Christmas Eve in 2023 – and a lot has happened at Old Trafford since…December 2023 – Man Utd confirm Ratcliffe’s takeover on Christmas Eve, vowing to invest £245m into Old TraffordJanuary 2024 – Ratcliffe and right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford photographed meeting Erik ten Hag during tour of Carrington January 2024 – Omar Berrada poached from Man City as new CEO February 2024 – Ratcliffe’s £1billion, 27.7 per cent takeover officially completed February 2024 – Former CEO Richard Arnold quits board as Ineos pair John Rees and Rob Nevin addedMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe bans words “awesome” and “lukewarm cappuccino” in bizarre moveMarch 2024 – Matt Johnson appointed head of women’s footballMarch 2024 – Ratcliffe announces plans to build “Wembley of the North” to replace Old TraffordMarch 2024 – Man Utd NYSE share price drops to $13.73 on March 21 – down from $20.52 immediately after Ratcliffe takeover in DecemberApril 2024 – Senior staff club credit cards and private cars cancelled April 2024 – John Murtough quits as football director April 2024 – Jason Wilcox appointed technical director after compensation package agreed with Southampton May 2024 – Ratcliffe turns Carrington “toxic” after sending email to employees slamming “disgraceful” lack of cleanlinessMay 2024 – Work finally starts on leaking Old Trafford roofMay 2024 – Man Utd finish eighth in Premier League, worst-ever finish May 2024 – Ratcliffe gives employees just one week to decide if they want to accept redundancy May 2024 – Staff forced to pay for own transport to FA Cup final and only given one ticketMay 2024 – Pre-match party and hotel for senior staff before FA Cup final axedMay 2024 – Man Utd shock rivals Man City to win FA Cup despite suggestions Erik ten Hag will be sacked regardless of resultJune 2024 – Man Utd announce £50m plans to upgrade Carrington training ground June 2024 – Ratcliffe introduces strict “back to work” policy forcing staff to come into officeJune 2024 – Ratcliffe scores own goal with comments about women’s teamJuly 2024 – Man Utd finally agree deal to bring in Dan Ashworth as sporting director after four months of gardening leave at Newcastle, who received £3m in compensationJuly 2024 – Erik ten Hag signs shock new contract extension until 2026July 2024 – Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake appointed assistant managers, Andreas Georgson first-team coach and Jelle ten Rouwelaar goalkeeper coach. Darren Fletcher’s role changes from technical director to first-team coach. Steve McClaren, Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy depart.July 2024 – Ex-Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell joins on short-term basis as interim director of recruitment July 2024 – Jean-Claude Blanc added to Man Utd board  July 2024 – Man Utd cut down number of staff on US pre-season tour to 125July 2024 – Ratcliffe makes 250 redundancies including popular media man John Allen, historian Cliff Butler and kitman Alex WylieAugust 2024 – Man Utd splash out £199m in the summer transfer window August 2024 – Matchday staff lunchboxes scrapped and some forced to eat beside toiletOctober 2024 – Man Utd stop paying £2m-a-year ambassador salary to Sir Alex FergusonOctober 2024 – Staff Christmas party cancelled October 2024 – “Back to work” policy costing Utd fortune to convert hospitality suites into temporary offices between home matchesOctober 2024 – Erik ten Hag sacked with club 14th in Premier League table, costing club £15mNovember 2024 – Ruben Amorim appointed new Man Utd manager on deal until 2027 after stumping up £10m release clause November 2024 – Coach Ruud van Nistelrooy axed by new manager Ruben Amorim November 2024 – Man Utd chiefs locked in blame game over summer shambles including Erik ten Hag situation and transfer signings November 2024 – Ratcliffe reportedly set to half £40,000 budget paid to Manchester United Disabled Supporters AssociationDecember 2024 – Ratcliffe admits “mediocre” Man Utd “still in last century” December 2024 – Fans protest after OAP and children concessions tickets ditched and minimum home ticket cost up to £66December 2024 – Dan Ashworth sacked after five months as sporting directorDecember 2024 – £100 staff Christmas bonus ditched for £40 M&S voucherDecember 2024 – Ceiling starts leaking during Ruben Amorim’s press conference after 3-0 defeat to BournemouthDecember 2024 – Reports of a mice infestation at Old Trafford as rodent droppings found in food kiosks and plush suites as food hygiene ratings drops to just two starsDecember 2024 – SunSport reveals Ratcliffe cuts £40,000 funding donation to Association of Former Manchester United Players charityHaise will be desperate to prove Ratcliffe wrong come the end of the season.His Nice side sit fourth in Ligue 1 in a crazy six-team battle for a Champions League place. PSG are the runaway leaders but Nice are two points adrift of Marseille in second.The top three are guaranteed a league phase place, with fourth going into qualifying. Nice have not played in the top European competition since 2017-18 – but have a far stronger chance than United of qualifying through their league finish.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnited are slumped down in 13th in the Premier League table – but could get into the Champions League by winning the Europa League.Ruben Amorim’s men face Lyon in the quarter-finals in April with the winners to face Rangers or Athletic Bilbao in the semis – and potentially a blockbuster final against Tottenham on May 21 in Bilbao.Nice are on course to earn a spot in the Champions League next seasonCredit: Reuters More

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      I drove Marcus Rashford’s unique £450,000 Lamborghini which shoots FIRE out the exhaust – its value will skyrocket

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      MARCUS RASHFORD’S Lamborghini is so difficult to drive it can give users a headache.The England star is understood to have splashed out £450,000 on the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ.Marcus Rashford’s old Lamborghini causes headaches for driversCredit: Youtube / Warford CarsThe car can accelerate from 0-60mph in just 2.9 secondsCredit: Youtube / Warford CarsIt shoots flames out of the exhaustCredit: Youtube / Warford CarsRashford customised the vehicle with his signatureThe inside features Rashford’s name and initialsCredit: Youtube / Warford CarsRashford sold the Lamborghini for £450,000Credit: GettyHe has since sold the vehicle after notching 4,000 miles on the clock, and he got back what he paid for it.The man he sold it to, a rally driver named James, believes the car could be worth £1million in a few years, claiming it is the last proper Lamborghini ever made.The car can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just 2.9 seconds and shoots flames out of the exhaust.Rashford customised the vehicle with his signature – at an approximate cost of £30,000.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe back seat bears his initials as well as his name.It also packs a punch with the engine causing a deafening noise.After testing it out, car dealership owner Will Kennedy said: “That is ridiculous. “I had to run away because it was going to burst my ear drum. I’ve got a headache, I need some Nurofen.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHe later drove the car and then got a headache for a different reason.He added: “It gave me a headache driving it – not because of the sound just because it’s a handful.”Moment Marcus Rashford’s £700k Rolls-Royce is towed off motorway after tyre blew outRashford sold his Lamborghini to buy a special edition Audi RS 6 Avant GTCredit: AudiRashford had endured a difficult season as he was forced to leave Manchester United in January.But his move to Aston Villa is paying off as he returned a recall to the England squad and started both of Thomas Tuchel’s first two matches in charge. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti ‘faces FOUR-YEAR prison sentence’ as Real Madrid manager is accused of tax evasion

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI is facing FOUR YEARS behind bars for alleged tax evasion.The Real Madrid gaffer is accused of deliberately misinforming the Spanish tax office of his earnings during his first spell in charge of the club between 2014 and 2015.Carlo Ancelotti has been accused of deliberately misinforming the Spanish tax office of his earnings during his first stint at Real MadridCredit: REXIf found guilty, the Italian could face four years behind barsCredit: REXIt’s alleged that the Italian misled the tax office to avoid paying over £833,000 in income tax.The 65-year-old is set to appear in court on April 2 to address the allegations.His court date will come the day after the first leg of Real’s Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Real Sociedad.That’s just six days before the first leg of Los Blancos’ Champions League quarter-final tie with Arsenal. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAncelotti has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, although the former AC Milan and Everton boss has previously underpaid tax.He admitted to not paying his fair share of tax in 2014 but blamed his doing so on errors from his accountants.The Italian is adamant he hasn’t broken the law, claiming he didn’t spend the 183 days in Spain required to pay tax.Prosecutors, however, will argue the bulk of his income came from Real as he didn’t take charge of Bayern Munich until December 2016.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSCarlo Ancelotti has denied any wrongdoing and believes he’ll be exoneratedCredit: REXIf found guilty, Ancelotti could face FOUR YEARS behind bars.The veteran manager, however, is confident he’ll be exonerated of any wrongdoing.Watch Carlo Ancelotti lead Real Madrid stars in wacky dance before they throw him up in air after Champions League finalHe said of his legal issues: “This is an old story.”The Prosecutor’s Office believes I was a resident in 2015, and I believe I wasn’t.”The fine has been paid, and the case is in the hands of my lawyers.”I’m convinced I’m innocent. Let’s see what the judge decides.”Ancelotti isn’t the only high-profile Spanish football star to be embroiled in a tax scandal. Barcelona icon Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, were convicted of tax fraud for defrauding the government of £3.4million between 2007 and 2009.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 2016, the Argentine was hit with a 21-month jail term for using tax havens to conceal his earnings from image rights. But he ended up paying a fine of £223,000 instead. More

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      Al-Nassr manager set to leave club and replace Premier League legend – after ‘upsetting Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      AL-NASSR’S manager is reportedly on the brink of leaving after allegedly upsetting Cristiano Ronaldo.And he may replace a Premier League legend. Stefano Pioli could be sacked as Al-Nassr manager after falling out with Cristiano RonaldoCredit: GettyThe gaffer controversially subbed the star man off on March 14Credit: AFPStefano Pioli only took over at the Saudi Pro League club in September. Al-Nassr are third in the table – ten points off leaders Al-Ittihad.But it is not the team’s form that is threatening to cost Pioli his job.Instead, it is his relationship with main man Ronaldo that could see him axed.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAccording to Calciomercato, a feud has broken out between Pioli and the £173million-a-year superstar. The Italian boss, 59, controversially subbed Ronaldo off in their 3-1 win over Al-Kholood on March 14.Petulant Ronaldo, 40, was typically unhappy with the decision and stormed off down the tunnel after exchanging some brief words with his manager.And with Ronaldo holding so much power at the club due to his iconic status in the game, even with his current contract expiring this summer, it is understood it will be Pioli who would make way if their relationship is beyond repair. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe would likely depart at the end of the season in June, when he has a break clause in his contract. Pioli, though, could return to work immediately – by replacing another Italian.Cristiano Ronaldo explodes in fit of fury after £64million signing Jhon Duran gets sent off for SLAPPING rivalClaudio Ranieri is currently in his third spell in charge at Roma.The former Chelsea boss famously won the Premier League with Leicester at odds of 5,000-1 in 2015-16.But he will leave his Roma post at the end of the season and is set to become a director at the Stadio Olimpico, even leading the search for his replacement.And Piolo is thought to be under serious consideration – despite previously managing Milan, Inter and arch-rivals Lazio. Ranieri has already ruled out Atalants boss Gian Piero Gasperini despite strong media rumours. Claudio Ranieri is leading the search for his Roma successorCredit: Getty More