Published 14:09 IST, December 16th 2019

Eli Manning receives special standing ovation from Giants fans, delivers classy speech

Eli Manning gets a standing ovation from Giants supporters after their win over Dolphins on Sunday, gets emotional on the pitch as he hints retirement

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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It appears as if New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has played his last game at MetLife Stadium and Giants supporters made sure y bid farewell to ir legend in style. home fans greeted Manning with a massive standing ovation as he celebrated win over Miami Dolphins with his teammates.

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Giants vs Dolphins: Eli Manning's last home game?

Eli Manning returned to starting 11 for Giants in ir overtime loss to Philadelphia Eagles last week. While it's widely expected that 38-year-old will call time on his illustrious career at end of campaign he might have played his last game for Giants on Sunday. two-time Super Bowl winner received a standing ovation by Giants supporters after ir 36-20 win over Miami Dolphins. Eli Manning scored two touchdowns and three interceptions on Sunday while completing 283 yards in passing. quarterback clearly got emotional as fans started chanting his name after game and his kids greeting him in tunnel.

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Watch: Eli Manning's speech

While his pre-game speech in Giants locker room helped his side end a nine-game winless run, his post-game speech felt like an end of an era. He admitted that despite being benched early in season, he always likes to start and rack up as many wins as possible. Though t hinting a retirement, Manning reiterated that he does t what future holds for him. 

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' support and fans, ir ovation, chanting my name from first snap to end-- I appreciate that. I appreciate m always and all my teammates coming up to me. It’s a special day, a special win, and one I’ll remember.'- Eli Manning

Giants will be playing Washington Redsins next week before finishing regular season against Philadelphia Eagles at home week after. Eli Manning might play again at home or he might t, but Giants legend is sure to remember ovation he received on Sunday.

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12:42 IST, December 16th 2019