Chennaiyin FC bagged their second Hero Indian Super League (ISL) title after beating Bengaluru FC 3 – 2 in the final at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. A team that has been consistent throughout, the Marina Machans are now the joint most successful Hero ISL team along with ATK. Bengaluru FC were dominant throughout the league and it took some doing on Chennaiyin’s part to beat the Blues at their den. But Mailson Alves’ headers and Raphael Augusto’s sublime effort ensured that the trophy went back to Chennai. In recognition of their achievement, a number of ISL stars and notable others poured in with congratulatory messages on twitter. Here are some of the best ones.

Hero ISL all-time top scorer Iain Hume congratulated the winning team while also praising the Blues for their efforts.

Last year’s Golden Boot winner Marcelinho had backed Chennaiyin to win the title and he was delighted after his prediction came true.

Delhi Dynamos FC head coach Miguel Angel Portugal also lauded the champions.

Legendary Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan also took to twitter to praise the team that is co-owned by son Abhishek.

ATK, who were defending champions heading into the season, also sportingly acknowledged the new champions.

Kerala Blasters FC, NorthEast United FC, Mumbai City FC and FC Pune City also did the same.

Commentator Paul Masefield shared a video of Chennai celebrating with the trophy.

ISL host Anant Tyagi bid farewell to the season with a congratulatory message to Chennai as well.

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