The state of affairs that led Claudio Ranieri to tackle a twin function โ Italyโs head coach and collaborator for Roma โ has raised regulatory questions and historic precedents.
An intriguing and unprecedented situation within the Italian soccer panorama, although not with out worldwide references.
๐ Twin function, what does the regulation say?
As analyzed by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Ranieri would circumvent a rule within the FIGC Laws (article 40, paragraph 4) that prohibits nationwide crew head coaches and their assistants from concurrently holding positions at a membership, because of his standing as an exterior guide โ not formally registered โ with Roma, a contract managed instantly with the Friedkin household.
๐ฅ Which coaches have had a twin function?
Within the Italian soccer scene, Claudio Ranieri would grow to be the primary modern-era Azzurri head coach to carry a twin place with a membership. Nevertheless, it will not be a wholly remoted case: in 2024, Francesco Calzona managed each Napoli and the Slovak nationwide crew for over a month, between February and March.
There are additionally notable worldwide precedents. Rinus Michels led the Netherlands to the 1974 World Cup remaining whereas teaching Barcelona. Sir Alex Ferguson, between 1985 and 1986, was Scotlandโs head coach whereas managing Aberdeen. In 2009, Guus Hiddink received the FA Cup with Chelsea whereas sustaining his function with Russia, and the identical occurred with Advocaat, Terim, Slutsky, and Cannavaro in several years.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
๐ธ Paolo Bruno โ 2025 Getty Photographs