A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up
Leicester are gearing up for League One but 10 years ago they were defending Premier League champions. The dream moments haven't been forgotten.
The story of Leicester City's improbable Premier League title win in 2015-16 is one of the most remarkable feats in football history. The team, under manager Claudio Ranieri, stunned the world by winning the title with just eight reporters receiving a secret invitation to meet Ranieri at Belvoir Drive, their former training ground.
The manager, who had little experience in English football, had implemented unconventional methods such as double training sessions and taking the team out to make pizza after a clean sheet. Players like Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez were instrumental in the team's success, with Vardy scoring 24 league goals and Mahrez flourishing in a counter-attacking style.
Despite being two points behind Arsenal at the turn of the year, Leicester's title win was met with immense celebration, with local businesses even creating a sausage named after the manager.
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