Twitter reacts to Leicester's fairytale victory

The Foxes won Premier League for first time in club's 132-year history after Spurs were held at Stamford Bridge

Champions Leicester won the Premier League for first time in the club's 132-year history after Tottenham were held at Stamford Bridge in a 2-2 draw on Monday.

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.
You showed all sportsman that dreams & fairytales can come true , if u truly believe, amazing story. Congrats 🏆

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) May 2, 2016

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

Leicester were in League One in 2009. They are PL champions now. This all means Burton will win the PL in 2023.

— Richard Jolly 🇺🇦 (@RichJolly) May 2, 2016

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:





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 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