The Buddhist Thai Monks first recorded romance with Leicester City was in September 2014 when the team’s owner flew them to England before a game with Manchester United, which the EPL champions won 5-3. They were well received by the team and the then coach, Pearson said they were welcome every week. David Nugent and Verdy wore Buddhist necklace after the victory while some were also prayed for. The monk who has blessed Leicester City’s players and stadium said he prayed deep into the night as the Foxes pulled off one of the biggest ever sporting shocks. Phra Prommangkalachan, who has travelled to the Midlands club several times with its billionaire Thai owner, said he was praying during second-placed Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-2 draw at Chelsea, which gave Leicester the title. “I prayed for them from 2 am till 4am (local time during the Chelsea-Spurs match)… but the victory does not come from me, it’s from the team and the goodness of the owner,” he told AFP. The Foxes, virtual un...
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