LEICESTER CITY CAPTAIN Wes Morgan hoisted the Premier League trophy aloft to a burst of pyrotechnics as one of sport’s most captivating stories reached its giddy climax.
12 of the best pictures as Leicester City lift the Premier League trophy
Following a 3-1 win over Everton in their final home game, the 5,000-1 outsiders, whose exploits have captivated fans around the world, got their hands on the prized trophy at an exultant King Power Stadium.
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After the players had been called up one by one — the biggest cheers reserved for star players Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante — Morgan was handed the trophy by competition winner Steve Worthy, a lifelong Leicester fan.
The club’s inspirational manager Claudio Ranieri was at Morgan’s side as the Jamaica international centre-back raised the trophy above his head, to a backdrop of fireworks and spiralling blue and gold streamers.
The 25kg trophy was decorated with ribbons of blue, for Leicester, and yellow, representing the royal house of Thailand, home country of club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who looked on admiringly.
As the players embarked on a lap of honour, Leicester’s fans, who saw their team narrowly avoid relegation last season, burst into a chorus of “Leicester till I die!”.
It was followed by “Barcelona, we’re coming for you!”, in a nod to next season’s hotly anticipated Champions League campaign.
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12 of the best pictures as Leicester City lift the Premier League trophy
LEICESTER CITY CAPTAIN Wes Morgan hoisted the Premier League trophy aloft to a burst of pyrotechnics as one of sport’s most captivating stories reached its giddy climax.
Who is he having a pop at?
Wes Morgan gets his hands on the trophy.
Alongside Claudio.
As fans partied inside and outside the ground.
That winning feeling.
There were plenty of pyrotechnics.
Even the club's owners were involved.
King Claudio.
Jamie Vardy and his partner.
Fans remained in their seats hours after the game.
The celebrations will continue long into the night.
He's waited a long time for this moment.
Following a 3-1 win over Everton in their final home game, the 5,000-1 outsiders, whose exploits have captivated fans around the world, got their hands on the prized trophy at an exultant King Power Stadium.
After the players had been called up one by one — the biggest cheers reserved for star players Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N’Golo Kante — Morgan was handed the trophy by competition winner Steve Worthy, a lifelong Leicester fan.
The club’s inspirational manager Claudio Ranieri was at Morgan’s side as the Jamaica international centre-back raised the trophy above his head, to a backdrop of fireworks and spiralling blue and gold streamers.
The 25kg trophy was decorated with ribbons of blue, for Leicester, and yellow, representing the royal house of Thailand, home country of club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who looked on admiringly.
As the players embarked on a lap of honour, Leicester’s fans, who saw their team narrowly avoid relegation last season, burst into a chorus of “Leicester till I die!”.
It was followed by “Barcelona, we’re coming for you!”, in a nod to next season’s hotly anticipated Champions League campaign.
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