'All fairytales can come true': Twitterati get emotional following Leicester's triumph

After Leicester City beat 5,000 to one odds and emerged Premier League champions on Monday, social media was abuzz with jubilation and admiration, as supporters, fans and even rivals stood up and admired Claudio Ranieri’s merry men for an achievement that will be counted as among the unlikeliest of sporting triumphs. Here’s a selection of the best tweets:

Leicester City. Champions of England. pic.twitter.com/WRwfysTn2N

— Leicester City (@LCFC) 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

Many congratulations to Leicester. An extraordinary, thoroughly deserved, Premier League title.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) May 2, 2016

Funny to see that now Chelsea finally giving their all for Ranieri. Twelve years after he leaves they win him the title...

— Adam Digby (@Adz77) May 2, 2016

Gutted for @SpursOfficial but congrats to @LCFC, amazing season!! ♥️ Football

— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) May 2, 2016

The moment Chelsea equalise and you lose control #champions #WeDidIt 🏆 pic.twitter.com/MPUFexxeDy

— Wes Morgan (@Wes5L1nk) May 2, 2016

With captain Morgan leading the Leicester charge, how could Captain Morgan be far behind?

Jamie Vardy quite literally had a party. And all the Leicester players were in attendance.

What a game... makes me look like an angel! CHAMPIONS!!!

— robert huth (@robert_huth) May 2, 2016

Congratulations to @kschmeichel1 and his @LCFC teammates for winning @premierleague 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾

— Peter Schmeichel (@Pschmeichel1) May 2, 2016

Cricket stars got in on the action too

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

Tottenham striker Harry Kane had been sparring with Leicester targetman Jamie Vardy all week on Twitter but once his side was beaten he sent out his appreciation as well

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

As did Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany

Congratulations to the new Champions of England, Leicester City. Respect.

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) May 2, 2016

Golfing star Rory McIlroy saw a chance for Northern Ireland to emulate the Foxes at the upcoming Euro Championships

That footage of the Leicester players celebrating at the final whistle is priceless. What a team. #Champions

— Michael Owen (@themichaelowen) May 2, 2016