Claudio Ranieri: Leicester manager sacking made Gary Lineker 'shed a tear'
Leicester's decision to sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after winning the Premier League made former Foxes striker Gary Lineker "shed a tear".
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Brief context on Claudio Ranieri and Leicester City (historical background)
- Ranieri famously led Leicester City to the Premier League title in 2015-16, a triumph widely regarded as one of football’s greatest shocks [cite ].
- He was sacked by Leicester City in February 2017 after a run of poor results, ending a remarkable tenure that included the title run-in and subsequent struggles in the 2016-17 season [cite ][cite ][cite ].
- The club’s decision at the time drew strong reactions from pundits and former players, highlighting the tension between immediate results and historical achievement [cite ][cite ].
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