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Ex-Chelsea boss Ranieri sacked by Greece after stunning Faroe Islands humiliation

Former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri has been sacked by Greece.

The veteran Italian coach has lost his job the day after a 1-0 European Championship qualifying loss to Faroe Islands in Athens.

In a statement on the Hellenic Football Federation's website, HFF president Giorgos Sarris admitted he was sorry for ever hiring Ranieri .

"Following today's devastating result for the national team, I take full responsibility for the most unfortunate choice of coach, which has resulted in such a poor image of the national team being put before the fans," Sarris said.

"The governing board will convene and take responsibility among all the members to make the necessary changes needed to avoid a repeat of such an embarrassing night."

And a statement carried on FIFA's official website on Saturday said Ranieri had now had his deal terminated and would leave after Tuesday's friendly with Serbia. The HFF has still to announce the decision formally.

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