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Italy determined to hire Claudio Ranieri as new coach despite ex-Chelsea & Leicester boss rejecting initial offer with Stefano Pioli eyed as alternative

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  • Italy still pursuing Ranieri despite his initial rejection
  • FIGC eyes Pioli as long-term coaching option
  • Talks ongoing amid Italy's poor World Cup qualifiers