Aizawl FC just had a fairytale ending to their I-league season as they were crowned the champions last Sunday. And it looks as if the whole of India is happy with their achievement and congratulatory messages have been flowing in ever since.
Here are some of the congratulations that came on Twitter:
Former champions Bengaluru were amongst the first ones to congratulate the newly crowned champions:
Congratulations @AizawlFC on being crowned champions. Dreams do come true 🙂 #LAJvAFC pic.twitter.com/bDkg90mqZh
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 30, 2017
Mohun Bagan who narrowly lost out to Aizawl on the final day of the season also showed great professionalism:
Heartiest Congratulations to @AizawlFC . It's been an extraordinary performance from you. Enjoy your moment!
— Mohun Bagan (@Mohun_Bagan) April 30, 2017
North East United FC owner and Bollywood actor John Abraham also congratulated the new champions:
On behalf of the #NorthEast and Indian football, congratulations on overcoming the odds and being an inspirational champion… @AizawlFC!! pic.twitter.com/PCCRI1aniB
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) May 1, 2017
Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur’s Official Indian Twitter handle also showed some respect to Aizawl FC:
Congratulations to @AizawlFC for winning the @ILeagueOfficial! 🎉🎉
Keep up the good work lads! 👍👍
📷- @ILeagueOfficial pic.twitter.com/6T1d54G6QG— Tottenham Hotspur (@Spurs_India) May 1, 2017
And if winning the league was not enough the Aizawl FC fans did something that will surely win everyone’s, heart. After all the celebrations got over, the fans actually stayed behind to clean up the Stadium in Shillong.
After @ILeagueOfficial win, @AizawlFC fans clean up Shillong stadium, win hearts https://t.co/jjSlK03mse pic.twitter.com/JIBSoUyvrU
— HT Sports (@HTSportsNews) May 1, 2017
Trending: Aizawl FC fans clean Shillong stadium after I-League win https://t.co/eh35E13bLf
— Pankaj (@PankajPOWERGRID) May 1, 2017