When stadiums are packed to the rafters in normal, Covid-less circumstances, away matches are the toughest a team can play given they are entering the Lion’s Den as an enemy of the home supporters’ beloved club. Thus, it takes something out of the ordinary for those fans to forget about their allegiances and do something extremely rare in football - applaud a member of the opposition. Sometimes an away player pulls something out of the bag so special, so admirable that they simply can’t help but show their appreciation for what they’re just witnessed. And Daily Star Sport have picked out seven of the best examples of footballers receiving a standing ovation from opposition fans. It...
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