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Claudio Ranieri sacked by Leicester with Premier League champions in relegation battle

Claudio Ranieri has been sensationally sacked as Leicester City manager, Sportsmail understands.

The brutal decision to dismiss the man who lead them to arguably the greatest triumph in English football history was made after the 2-1 Champions League defeat in Seville.

Sportsmail attempts to confirm this with the club have proved unsuccessful tonight with representatives unavailable for comment.

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Leicester City have sacked Claudio Ranieri, just months after he won the Premier League
Leicester City have sacked Claudio Ranieri, just months after he won the Premier League
Ranieri has been dismissed with Leicester just a point outside the relegation zone
Ranieri has been dismissed with Leicester just a point outside the relegation zone
Ranieri led the club to their first ever Premier League title last season
Ranieri led the club to their first ever Premier League title last season