LeBron, Benitez and Carragher congratulate Liverpool on Twitter

Liverpool won the European Cup for a sixth time on Saturday after a 2-0 win over Tottenham in the Champions League final.

Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi scored in either half of a largely underwhelming clash to become the latest Reds stars to make history in this famous competition.

And there were plenty of Liverpool fans from far and wide lining up to celebrate on social media at full-time.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who owns a stake in the club, was posting throughout the victory and he quickly took to his Twitter page to herald Jurgen Klopp's men as they lifted the trophy.

YOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE #WEARELIVERPOOL CONGRATULATIONS MEN AND ANYONE THAT HAS ANY AFFILIATION WITH THE CLUB!! @LFC

— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 1, 2019

Before Klopp, Rafael Benitez, in 2005, had been the most recent manager to guide Liverpool to European glory and he swiftly congratulated the German.

Congratulations to @LFC and all the fans. Welcome to the club Jürgen. #UCLfinal #Liverpool #YNWA #Sixtimes

— Rafa Benitez Web (@rafabenitezweb) June 1, 2019

And several ex-Reds took to Twitter, too, with former defenders Jamie Carragher and Djimi Traore leading the way.

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— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) June 1, 2019

Fantastic achievement for @LFC players, coaching staff. It’s big moment for that group of players after last season final. You never ever give up. Now enjoy the moment. @ChampionsLeague winner #YNWA

— Djimi Traore (@Djimi_Traore19) June 1, 2019

Congratulations @LFC Proud of you guys! Especially for you Mr. Klopp! #UCLfinal #YNWA pic.twitter.com/De4xNilIqr

— Emre Can (@emrecan_) June 1, 2019

Liverpool @LFC pic.twitter.com/JPUozoyZBI

— Maxi Rodríguez (@MR11ok) June 1, 2019

Has been emotional to watch @LFC lift it for the 6th time “LIVE” at the @Metropolitano CONGRATS to all Liverpool FAMILY!! #YNWA Get in!! pic.twitter.com/iQ80sAmgyR

— Pepe Reina (@PReina25) June 1, 2019

Congratulations ladssssss @LFC

— Ryan Babel (@Ryanbabel) June 1, 2019

It was not just Liverpool supporters and former players who congratulated the new European champions, though, with some rivals weighing in.

Barcelona were beaten in stunning fashion at Anfield in the semi-finals, while Klopp used to coach Borussia Dortmund, and captain Jordan Henderson came through Sunderland's academy.

Congratulations, @LFC, on winning another @ChampionsLeague title. pic.twitter.com/z8vKbhoVn8

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) June 1, 2019

YNWA pic.twitter.com/nJKVYBKXRR

— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) June 1, 2019

Made in Sunderland. Congratulations to one of our own and former #SAFC midfielder @JHenderson on leading @LFC to #UCL glory tonight. pic.twitter.com/qTLcbsYUyl

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) June 1, 2019