Club News·23 April 2026·47d ago

Ranieri Receives Award at Italian Olympic Committee, Sends United Message to Roma

Source: Forza Roma

Claudio Ranieri, Roma's senior advisor, made an unexpected appearance at the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) Honor Hall to receive the Premio Città di Roma award. The recognition, now in its twelfth edition, is conferred by OPES—a sports promotion organization recognized by CONI and CIP—on notable figures in sports, institutions, and culture. Ranieri was not originally scheduled to attend or listed among the announced honorees, making his presence a surprise to attendees. He was welcomed on stage and seated alongside CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio.

Ranieri's appearance comes as discussions continue regarding his future role at Roma. Regarding Roma's current situation, Ranieri expressed cautious optimism, stating: "We expect the best, the boys are giving everything, so stay strong no matter what happens. And all united for one purpose." His comments suggest a unified approach as the club navigates uncertain circumstances.

Accepting the award, Ranieri spoke with emotion about his journey and the value of the recognition: "I receive this prize with pride, it is dedicated to the city of Rome. It is something beautiful, you start from the bottom and get rewarded here, something I wouldn't have expected as a child." He praised the organization's work in providing opportunities for young people during challenging times, emphasizing their role in opening pathways to dreams for youth.

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Il messaggio di Ranieri, premiato al Coni: “Roma, tutti uniti per un unico scopo” - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma news as roma Il messaggio di Ranieri, premiato al Coni: “Roma, tutti uniti per un unico scopo”news as romaIl messaggio di Ranieri, premiato al Coni: “Roma, tutti uniti per un unico scopo”Il messaggio di Ranieri, premiato al Coni: “Roma, tutti uniti per un unico scopo”Il senior advisor giallorosso, al centro delle tensioni con Gasperini a Trigoria, si è presentato inaspettatamente al Salone d'Onore del Coni Daniele Aloisi Collaboratore 23 aprile 2026 (modifica il 23 aprile 2026 | 11:50) Claudio Ranieri torna al Foro Italico, non allo stadio Olimpico ma più precisamente al Salone d'Onore del Coni. Il senior advisor della Roma, al centro delle cronache per le tensioni con Gasperini e il futuro incerto in giallorosso, questa mattina si è presentato a sorpresa durante il Premio Città di Roma. Si tratta di un riconoscimento che OPES aps - Associazione di Promozione Sociale, Ente di Promozione Sportiva riconosciuto da CONI e CIP ed Ente di Servizio Civile Universale - conferisce ormai dal 2015 a personalità o realtà dello sport, delle istituzioni, dell’associazionismo e della cultura che hanno saputo distinguersi per meriti, idee e iniziative, è giunto alla XII edizione. Ranieri non era previsto, né fa parte della lista dei premiati annunciati, per questo la sua presenza ha sorpreso tutti quanti. Il senior advisor giallorosso è stato salutato sul palco e poi ha preso posto accanto al presidente del Coni Luciano Buonfiglio. Lo stesso Ranieri è uno dei nomi che in queste settimane è circolato per il nuovo corso della Federcalcio. Nel corso della mattinata, a sir Claudio è stato consegnato il riconoscimento sul palco e sul momento della Roma non si sbottona più di tanto: "Ci aspettiamo il meglio, i ragazzi stanno dando tutto, quindi forza sempre comunque vada. E tutti uniti per un unico scopo!" Poi ringrazia così: "Ricevo questo premio con orgoglio, è dedicato alla città di Roma. È qualcosa di bello, parti dal basso e vieni premiato qui, è qualcosa che da bimbo non mi sarei aspettato. Ringrazio tutti per aver pensato a me e per il lavoro meraviglioso che state facendo. Soprattutto in un momento storico come questo, in cui i ragazzi non sanno dove andare e non hanno un sogno, voi state aprendo la via per un sogno a tanti ragazzi". Leggi anche Roma, incognita ritiro estivo. Niente tournée in Australia, ipotesi test in Germania Roma, l’Europa dipende dalla Coppa Italia: tutti gli scenari dopo le semifinali © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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