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Leicester promoted to Premier League as Leeds crash

Leicester City were promoted to the Premier League on Friday after rivals Leeds United crashed to a shock 4-0 defeat at Queens Park Rangers.

Leveraging fairytale flame

After years of heartbreak and being dubbed "Neverkusen" for their string of runners-up finishes, Bayer Leverkusen finally broke through to claim their first-ever Bundesliga title. Their 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen last week secured the trophy, marking a watershed moment in the club's 119-year history. Although they have enjoyed intermittent cup success, this league title signifies a shift in their fortunes.

Leicester's Hamza Choudhury charged with drink-driving

Leicester City footballer Hamza Choudhury has been charged with drink-driving and failing to cooperate with police, according to several media reports.

Seven players to leave relegated Leicester City

Seven players will leave Leicester City when their contracts expire in June, officials from the club who were relegated from the Premier League said on Monday.

Everton, Forest out of drop zone, Leicester slide

Everton moved out of the Premier League relegation zone with a ruthless 5-1 win at Brighton on Monday, while Leicester's hopes of survival are hanging by a thread after a 5-3 defeat at Fulham.

Everton rescue draw at Leicester, but Foxes climb out of bottom three

Leicester, who have won one of their last 12 league games, moved out of the relegation zone on goal difference.

Villa up to fifth in Premier League

Aston Villa moved up to fifth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Fulham on Tuesday, as Leeds and Leicester played out a 1-1 draw in the battle to beat the drop.

Liverpool beat Leicester thanks to two Faes own goals

Liverpool came from behind to beat Leicester City 2-1 but only after two calamitous own goals from visiting defender Wout Faes in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Friday.

Vardy extends Leicester contract until 2024

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has signed a one-year contract extension that will keep him with the Foxes until June 2024, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

May 17, 2016
May 17, 2016

Claudio Ranieri becomes LMA Manager of the Year

Claudio Ranieri collects another prestigious accolade after being named the League Managers Association's (LMA) Manager of the Year on Monday.

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

A security threat and a Spurs meltdown

Manchester City secure fourth place and Arsenal overhaul their arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur to come second on a dramatic final day of the Premier League season when a bomb scare rocked Old Trafford.

May 16, 2016
May 16, 2016

Foxes steal a draw

Danny Drinkwater struck a stunning late equaliser as Leicester City concluded their fairytale Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against outgoing champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

May 15, 2016
May 15, 2016

Ranieri comes full circle

Claudio Ranieri's Premier League story comes full circle on Sunday as he returns in triumph to Chelsea for the final fixture of title-winners Leicester City's momentous and historic season.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Jamie vows to stay

Jamie Vardy has given Leicester a huge boost by insisting he will stay with the Premier League champions next season.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Ranieri would 'love Italy job'

Claudio Ranieri admits he would love to coach Italy one day but has committed his immediate future to a Leicester City side that, he believes, could spring a few surprises in next season's Champions League.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

'I almost quit coaching'

New English Premier League champions Leicester City's coach Claudio Ranieri has revealed that a tough start to his career almost led him to quit coaching because of too much politics.

May 9, 2016
May 9, 2016

DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR DE LAET

Saturday was a day to remember for Ritchie de Laet, who managed the unprecedented feat of winning the Premier League and securing promotion to the Premier League on the exact same afternoon.

May 5, 2016
May 5, 2016

Leicester City manager Caludio Ranieri's mother calls him the king of England

Claudio Ranieri's triumph with Leicester City in England has more than made amends for his unsuccessful time at Roma, according to the Italian's 96-year-old mother.

May 3, 2016
May 3, 2016

Leicester City skipper Wes Morgan credits team spirit for historic title triumph

Leicester City captain Wes Morgan is over the moon about his side's historic English Premier League triumph and credits the spirit within the team for the fairytale turnaround.

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