Back to the International Newsfeed

Mahrez branded a 'snake' as fans crash his Ranieri farewell message

The Leicester City winger posted a touching tribute to his ex-boss after his sacking earlier this week but found it did not go down well with everyone

Riyad Mahrez has paid tribute to outgoing Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri on Twitter - but found his sentiments did not go down well with fans.

Mahrez was named the PFA Player of the Year last season after helping the Foxes to their stunning Premier League title success.

He has struggled to replicate that form this season, however, and Leicester have fallen to 18th in the table and are in serious danger of suffering relegation as defending champions.