Watch: Ranieri emotional as Leicester fans give him standing ovation during Conference League semi-final
Former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri was made visibly emotional by the standing ovation he received from visiting Foxes supporters on Thursday during the Europa Conference League semi-final second leg.
The tribute came when he was shown on the video board during the match against Roma, with Leicester fans rising in unison to appreciate the man that brought them a Premier League title.
Ranieri attended the match as a spectator but was located by cameras in the stands.
Watch: Leicester fans give Ranieri standing ovation
How lovely is this! 🥰
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 5, 2022
Roma and Leicester fans serinade Claudio Ranieri watching his two former sides 🙌
A wonderful reception for a legend of the game 👏#UECL pic.twitter.com/akIZnb7SGj
What a lovely moment in Rome. 👏
— Virgin Media Sport (@VMSportIE) May 5, 2022
A rapturous applause from both sets of fans for Claudio Ranieri.
Born in Rome. Adored in Leicester.#ROMLEI | #UECL pic.twitter.com/9TCgUBIFKj