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In Pictures | Leicester City FC makes history; takes their first EPL title home in 132 years

Some moments of celebration after Leicester City FC won their first title in 132 years.

  • DNA Web Team
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  • May 08, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

King Powers stadium erupted when Captain Wes Morgan and manager Claudio Ranieri of Leicester City FC raised the Premier League trophy, high above everyone's head.

The first title in 132 years received quite the welcome from the fans of the Foxes.

The 3-1 victory against Everton was a demonstration of dedication and commitment by the Foxes; it turned the atmosphere of the stadium from that of just a football match to an emotional and electric jamboree.

Ranieri had a tougher time holding back his emotions after the victory, than it was for the team to win.

Thousands of fans surrounded the King Powers stadium, to be a part of the historic celebration that has been the talk for all football lovers across the globe.

Take a look at some of the moments from the award distribution ceremony straight from King Powers Stadium.

1. Claudio Ranieri, Kasper Schmeichel and Riyad Mahrez (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Claudio Ranieri, Kasper Schmeichel and Riyad Mahrez (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri, Kasper Schmeichel (2nd L) and Riyad Mahrez (2nd R) with the trophy as they celebrate winning the English Premier League. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

2. Wes Morgan and Claudio Ranieri (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Wes Morgan and Claudio Ranieri (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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Captain Wes Morgan and manager Claudio Ranieri lift the trophy as they celebrate winning the  English Premier League (EPL). (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

3. Shinji Okazaki (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Shinji Okazaki (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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Forward Shinji Okazaki raises the cup in celebration of the victory. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

4. Kasper Schmeichel with his family (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Kasper Schmeichel with his family (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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Goalie Kasper Schmeichel poses with his family as Leicester celebrate winning the Premier League. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

5. Claudio Ranieri with Kasper Schmeichel and Riyad Mahrez (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Claudio Ranieri with Kasper Schmeichel and Riyad Mahrez (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri lifts the trophy with goalie Kasper Schmeichel and Riyad Mahrez as they celebrate winning the English Premier League. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

6. Defender Robert Huth (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Defender Robert Huth (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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Leicester City's defender Robert Huth with the trophy as he celebrates winning the English Premier League. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

7. Team lifts the trophy (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Team lifts the trophy (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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The moment of sheer joy as the team lifts the trophy and the confetti goes off. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

8. Wes Morgan and Claudio Ranieri (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Wes Morgan and Claudio Ranieri (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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Defender Wes Morgan lifts the trophy with manager Claudio Ranieri in celebration of the victory. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

9. Fans at King Powers Stadium (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

Fans at King Powers Stadium (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
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The home stadium of Leicester City FC erupted with joy when the Foxes won the cup. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)

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