Fairytales are rarely as magical as Leicester City’s improbable romp to the English Premier League title. And it’s a fact not lost on Adele.
The pop superstar has paid tribute to the team, which began its campaign as 5000/1 outsiders but took on — and beat — the bigger, more fancied clubs to win one of world soccer’s most prestigious titles.
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Leicester sealed its title on Monday night when second-placed Tottenham Hotspur drew with Chelsea, meaning no team could outrace the leader before season’s end.
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Adele, a Tottenham supporter, was happy with second-best. She tweeted, “Proud of you Spurs! But Leicester… What an inspiration, the best fucking story ever! Congratulations!!!!”
Proud of you Spurs! But Leicester… What an inspiration, the best fucking story ever! Congratulations!!!! X
— Adele (@Adele) May 2, 2016