FIFA's The Best Men's Coach 2016, Claudio Ranieri, was full of praise for everyone around him after being given the accolade in Zurich on Monday night.
Claudio Ranieri Spoke On FIFA's Green Carpet About His Award
Claudio Ranieri
Soccer Laduma were present on FIFA's "Green Carpet" in Switzerland, where Ranieri spoke highly of those who had made it possible for him to claim the prestigious trophy, the inaugural "The Best" coaching award.
"It's a great feeling for me to be here, to be nominated, and now it's fantastic... I must say thank you to my players, because without them it was difficult to win these awards," the Italian tactician said.
"I'm very proud and I'm very happy, and I want to also thank my president – he brought me back to England – and all my staff. Also, of course, our fans, because our fans made something fantastic."
He also had a word for the CAF Player of the Year, Riyad Mahrez, saying: "Mahrez is amazing. He won the title of best player in Africa and I have to wish him well done."
Mahrez claimed the title in Abuja, Nigeria, last week and has now left the Leicester camp to focus on Algeria's plans to win the Africa Cup of Nations this month.
