Widely described throughout the season as the underdogs, Leicester had a fairytale finish to the 2015-2016 Premier League, and Twitteratis didn't shy away from praising the newly crowned champions.
Here is a look at the reaction from celebrities, sportsmen and fans around the world:
I can't breathe.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 2, 2016
Leicester City have won the Premier League. The biggest sporting shock of my lifetime, and it's only my team.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) May 2, 2016
Massive congrats @LCFC! It's been a thrill to follow all season. #worthychampions
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) May 2, 2016
Well done, Leicester City.
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) May 2, 2016
You showed all sportsman that dreams & fairytales can come true , if u truly believe, amazing story. Congrats 🏆
Congratulations to both Leicester and my friend Claudio Ranieri for their historic win of the Premier League https://t.co/WWGPAVNp1E
— Carlo Ancelotti (@MrAncelotti) May 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/RichJolly/status/727241156321415168
I want to congratulate #Ranieri and @LCFC! It wasn't easy to win against #PremierLeague giants! #Leicester #thebeautifulthingsinsoccer
— Roberto Mancini (@robymancio) May 2, 2016
So rare as a Chelsea fan to have everyone (nearly) on our side. Joyous evening. Well done Leicester. Well done.
— Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) May 2, 2016
Congrats to Leceister City FC. What an achievement....financial muscle, depth of squad, experience...all way behind the so called big boys!
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 2, 2016
Meanwhile, even Adele was unable to control her emotions:
Leicester claim Premier League title as Spurs held
Even British Prime Minister David Cameron didn't hold back praising the underdogs:
Many congratulations to Leicester. An extraordinary, thoroughly deserved, Premier League title.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2016
Fans also commented on the unbelievable odds of Leicester City winning the title at the start of the season:
The entire Leicester team cost less than half what Man City paid for Raheem Sterling.
— Sam Freedman (@Samfr) May 2, 2016
Any boss expecting a Leicester fan to turn up to work in the morning can get it at 5000/1! 🍻
— ODDSbible (@ODDSbible) May 2, 2016
Leicester's Vardy named football writers' player of the year
Leicester City defender Christian Fuch's video of celebrations at Jamie Vardy's house went viral on Twitter:
CHAMPIONS!!!! pic.twitter.com/pFtvo5XUNx
— Christian Fuchs (@FuchsOfficial) May 2, 2016
And so did the video of Leicester fans celebrating their maiden league victory:
https://twitter.com/BreatheSport/status/727239068648636417
Internet memes also followed:
https://twitter.com/FootyHumour/status/727237502734598144
Leicester City are CHAMPIONS!https://t.co/QLc9cMpvKz
— JOE (@JOE_co_uk) May 2, 2016
https://twitter.com/IndigoLFC/status/727237411336507398
But nothing can be compared to a praise from your adversary:
Congratulations to Leicester on what they achieved. Finally thanks to all the fans! Let's finish the season strong now! #COYS
— Harry Kane (@HKane) May 2, 2016
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