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Roma vs Leicester: Claudio Ranieri to attend Europa Conference League semi-final between ex-clubs

Claudio Ranieri will be in the stands as Leicester attempt to reach their first European Final but the Italian will be cheering for their opponents.

The 70-year-old was in charge when Leicester wrote one of the greatest stories in sport by winning the 2016 Premier League title.

Yet as a fan and former manager of Roma, as well as a native of Rome, Ranieri is backing Jose Mourinho’s side to knock out the Foxes at the Stadio Olimpico and make it to the inaugural Europa Conference League Final. Last week’s first leg at the King Power Stadium ended 1-1.