When Andrea Bocelli Sang Nessun Dorma To Celebrate Leicester City Winning The League

To mark Claudio Ranieri's 68th birthday, we take a look back at the spine-tingling moment when opera legend Andrea Bocelli serenaded the Italian manager.

In 2016, Leicester City held a party after winning the Premier League title and Bocelli treated the King Power Stadium to a special show.

It was the biggest party of 2016 and the famous singer stood next to Ranieri in one of the most memorable moments in modern day football.

Ranieri stood emotional as Bocelli sang Nessun Dorma. Thousands of fans hushed as history began to take its course.

Image: PA

Image: PA

"One second please...please. I want to introduce the great Andrea Bocelli..." Ranieri said.

Then telling fans: "We are the champions because you pushed this club so much. Thank you so much. I love you."

Leicester fans sang "Oh Andrea Bocelli" as he began to perform.

It really was one of the most memorable scenes in football history. The song, the emotion and the romance of an underdog daring to dream.

And how could we forget that infamous video of Christian Fuchs and co celebrating in Jamie Vardy's living room.

Actually, let's watch that video again:

Two moments etched in Leicester's history.

Topics: Leicester City, Claudio Ranieri, Football, Premier League

Nasir Jabbar

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