Jose Mourinho Pays Tribute To Claudio Ranieri With 'CR' Shirt In Press Conference

Jose Mourinho has paid tribute to the recently sacked Claudio Ranieri by wearing the initials 'CR' on his shirt during Friday's press-conference

Ranieri was controversially sacked on Thursday evening, despite winning the league just nine months ago, and United manager Mourinho has supported the Italian after his imminent dismissal.

"This is my homage to someone who brought the most beautiful history to the PL. He deserves to have Leicester's stadium named after him." Mourinho said.

Ahead of the League Cup final on Sunday, Mourinho rocked up to the club's latest press conference wearing his training hear with Ranieri's initials.

Here's the evidence:

Mourinho's actions have left many reminiscing about the time Manchester City paid tribute to Ilkay Gundogan by wearing Gundogan's name and number on the front of their shirt against Arsenal back in December.

The German picked up a cruciate knee ligament injury against Watford, but many slaughtered the club's decision to wear the shirt just days later.

Gael Clichy was clearly happy about the tribute:

Here's how social media reacted to Mourinho's decision to wear Claudio Ranieri's initials:

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Jack Kenmare

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