10 Incidents When Footballers Were Given Standing Ovation By Opposing Fans

10 Incidents When Footballers Were Given Standing Ovation By
Opposing Fans





There is a famous saying –  . The importance of the 12th man
is widely famous, talked about in the dressing rooms and even in
tactical discussion. Coaches mention it in their press
conferences too.





We as fans give our everything to support our club, and many a
times, it is that very support that pushes teams to go the extra
mile, and get a result.


What is strange is that there have been times when opposition
players have been applauded, or have even got a standing ovation
by the opposition home fans.





So here are 10 incidents, where footballers of the opposition
teams have been given a standing ovation by the home crowd.





1. Ronaldo Nozario at Old Trafford (Manchester United)


2. Cristiano Ronaldo at the Allianz Stadium (Juventus)


3. Kylian Mbappe at the Bernabeu


4. Ronaldinho at the Santiago Bernabeu


5. Lionel Messi vs Real Betis (2019


6. Thiery Henry at the Stadium of Light (2003)


7.  Frank Ribery at the San Siro (2019)


8. Steven Gerrard at Stamford Bridge (2015)


9. Andres Iniesta at the Bernabeu (2015)


10. Alessandro Del Piero (2008)