Soccer: Buffon, Totti pay tribute to Ranieri

(see related) (ANSA) - Rome, May 3 - Italy and Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon and AS Roma skipper Francesco Totti were among the Italian sports stars to pay tribute to Claudio Ranieri after he led underdogs Leicester City to the English league title.
    "Thank you mister because you have shown that you must never stop dreaming," said Buffon, using the term Italians often use to refer to a coach.
    Totti said on his blog: "Compliments Mister, you are truly a great, you deserve all this satisfaction". Former Italy and Juventus great Alessandro Del Piero joined in too.
    "Happy for Mr Ranieri and for those who love sport," Del Piero said via Twitter.
    "Legendary Leicester City Football Club Champions, an unforgettable achievement in Premier League compliments!".
    Ranieri coached Buffon, Del Piero and Totti during his stints at Juventus (2007-2009) and Roma (2009-11).