Fuchs: I asked to kiss Hazard's feet after goal clinched Leicester's EPL title

It should come as no surprise, but Leicester City players were quite thankful of Chelsea for helping the Foxes clinch their first Premier League title last May.

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SI.com Staff
Publish date:
Oct 26, 2016

It should come as no surprise, but Leicester City players were quite thankful of Chelsea for helping the Foxes clinch their first Premier League title last May.

In a piece written for The Players' Tribune, Leicester left back Christian Fuchs says he asked to kiss Chelsea star midfielder Eden Hazard's feet after their season finale. It was Hazard who scored the goal against Tottenham that cemented Leicester's improbable title and sparked massive celebrations at Jamie Vardy's house, where Leicester's players had gathered to watch the all-important match.

And it was Fuchs who delivered the viral moment of the day, recording the Vardy Party at the instant it took off. Leicester closed the season against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a game that meant nothing to the title race, because of Hazard's heroics.

"I’ve been watching football since I was six years old," Fuchs writes. "I have never seen a more beautiful goal. When Hazard curled that ball into the top right corner, I couldn’t believe it. It was an impossible strike. It hit the back of the net and … woof. Everybody went crazy. People were jumping up and down, plates of food went flying, drinks were spilled. (Two weeks later, when we played Chelsea in the final match of the season, I walked up to Hazard after the final whistle and said, “May I kiss your feet, sir?” He laughed.)

"When it was really over, when the whistle blew and we were Premier League Champions … wow."

Leicester City's Premier League title celebrations

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Leicester City players hold up the banner that says it all: The Foxes are Premier League champions.

Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge show their support for Leicester during the Blues' decisive 2-2 draw vs. Tottenham that clinched Leicester's title.

Leicester fans gather en masse around King Power Stadium to celebrate their Premier League title

This Leicester fan's scarf says it all: Champions

Fans celebrate as Chelsea's draw with Tottenham secures Leicester's Premier League title.

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Fans celebrate Leicester's title outside of King Power Stadium the night the trophy was clinched.

More Leicester fans express their joy after winning the title.

Leicester fans stand outside of King Power Stadium with a trophy of their own–a placeholder until captain Wes Morgan is presented with the actual trophy.

A statue of King Richard III, whose tale and reburial is part of the Leicester title lore, is graced with a Leicester City championship flag.

The day after Leicester won the title, fans continued to celebrate by King Power Stadium.

Jamie Vardy is escorted through a crowd of fans as he joins a team lunch in Leicester the day after becoming a Premier League champion.

Which one is Jamie Vardy? The Leicester forward and his lookalike Lee Chapman celebrate on the team bus.

Leicester fans gather to catch a glimpse of Jamie Vardy and the rest of their title-winning heroes.

Riyad Mahrez makes his way to a car leaving a team lunch in Leicester, as a mob of fans and media try to catch a glimpse.

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri makes his way through the masses.

Even the dogs are behind the Foxes amid Leicester's title run.

Leicester City fans Sarah and James Robinson have named their daughter Olivia-June Claudia Robinson–with the middle name in honor of Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri.

Claudio Ranieri toasts over Champagne at his first press conference after Leicester clinched the Premier League title.

Leicester's Christian Fuchs poses with the UFC title belt as part of Leicester's title celebrations.

The Premier League trophy arrives at King Power Stadium, where it now belongs.

Famed tenor Andrea Bocelli appears on stage with Claudio Ranieri to sing ahead of Leicester's match vs. Everton as part of the title celebrations.

Everton provides a guard of honor for Leicester City ahead of their match.

Jamie Vardy wastes no time in marking his return to Leicester's lineup after a two-game ban, scoring five minutes in to keep the celebration going on the field.

Andy King, the last holdover from Leicester's third-tier, League One club in 2008, celebrates his goal vs. Everton in the pouring rain.

Leicester captain Wes Morgan lifts the Premier League trophy at a capacity King Power Stadium.

Leicester City lifts the trophy: The 2015-16 Premier League champions.

A team photo for the ages: Leicester City with its Premier League championship trophy.

Leicester City enjoys a parade through a packed downtown, gathering with fans for one massive celebration for its title season.

Leicester fans pack the streets to catch a glimpse of their title-winning heroes at the victory parade.

Flanked by his star players, Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri shows off the Premier League trophy.

Thousands upon thousands pack Victoria Park in Leicester to celebrate Leicester City's Premier League title.

Leicester hasn't enjoyed quite as smooth as a ride in the Premier League this season, sitting in 12th place with a 3-4-2 record through nine games.

The club has had more success in its first foray into the Champions League, where it is one of three sides (joining Barcelona, Atletico Madrid) to maintain a perfect 3-0-0 record through three group matches.

Fuchs: I asked to kiss Hazard's feet after goal clinched Leicester's EPL title

Leicester City's Premier League title celebrations

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