Six memorable trophy celebrations in light of Leicester City’s Premier League title parade

Fire hazard during Corinthians celebrations, 2009

In 2009, Brazilian giants Corinthians took the term ‘going out in a blaze of glory’ a bit too literally, as their celebrations after winning the Paulista Championship almost ended in a flaming disaster.

The club’s players, including the legendary former Brazil striker Ronaldo, were forced to halt their celebrations as fireworks during the trophy presentation led to a frightening fire which almost burnt those involved.

Thankfully nobody was hurt and Corinthians were soon able to carry on the party after a minor scare, following a season which they went through undefeated.

Ramos drops Copa del Rey, 2011

After prevailing in the 2011 Copa del Rey, Real Madrid took to the streets for their bus parade and defender Sergio Ramos had a moment to forget.

The Spaniard showed exactly why he isn’t a goalkeeper when dropping the coveted Copa trophy to the ground from the rooftop of his side’s bus roof, with the vehicle then driving over and damaging the silverware.

Stekelenburg drops Dutch prize, 2011

Another embarrassing moment next, but even more so due to the player involved actually being a legitimate shot stopper, as current Fulham-owned Southampton goalie Maarten Stekelenburg let the Eredivisie title slip from his grasp during his Ajax days, following Ramos’ example.

The towering Dutchman was one of the stars of his former side’s domestic success in 2011, but showed no signs of his previously impressive outings between the sticks when carelessly dropping the famous silverware.

Man Utd fans climb atop scaffolding, 2013

As the celebrations for Manchester United’s 2013 Premier League success reached the streets of their home city, fans couldn’t contain their excitement as at least 100k turned out in force to paint the town red.

With the Red Devils supporters cheering on their heroes that stood before them on the rooftop bus, many took their place within the nearest scaffolding and ignited flares, causing ecstatic scenes among the fans after a season which turned out to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s last in charge at Old Trafford.

Wilshere starts anti Spurs chants, 2015

In 2015, following Arsenal’s second successive FA Cup victory over Aston Villa, England midfielder Jack Wilshere further adhered himself to the onlooking Gunners fans and angered rival Spurs supporters by blasting out a series of Tottenham-aimed chants.

Using a speaker, Wilshere rallied the jubilant crowd alongside his Gunners teammates, with Arsenal playmaker eventually being charged for misconduct and slapped with a £40k fine from an unimpressed FA.

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