Leicester City have confirmed that the club's owner and chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people tragically killed in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening.
Mr Srivaddhanaprabha had been in the process of leaving the ground in his private helicopter when it lost control soon after clearing the stadium and crashed in a car park nearby.
Tributes have flooded in from across the football world following the tragedy, which occurred shortly after the team's 1-1 draw with West Ham United in the Premier League.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up some of the messages sent out from players, ex-players and clubs in support of the Foxes.
West Ham cub statement: "The thoughts of everyone at West Ham United are with the directors, players, staff, supporters and all connected with Leicester City Football Club following the devastating events at the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening.
"We would like to send our sincere condolences to the family of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha at this sad and tragic time. His immense contribution to Leicester City FC, the city of Leicester and English football will never be forgotten. Our condolences also go to the other families affected by the tragedy.
"We would also like to express our admiration for the emergency services who responded so swiftly and with such bravery, and offer our support to anyone, including any West Ham United supporters, who may have witnessed the tragedy. The West Ham United family offer our continued support and best wishes to our friends at Leicester at this time."
Everyone at #CPFC would like to send our deepest sympathy to the family of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, all @LCFC and the families affected by the tragic circumstances of Saturday evening. pic.twitter.com/iFFTplf90q
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) October 28, 2018
The deepest condolences and heartfelt thoughts of all at the Premier League go to the Srivaddhanaprabha family and all the relatives and friends of those involved in this tragic accident
— Premier League (@premierleague) October 28, 2018
Full statement: https://t.co/ZyR9WdQ1LB pic.twitter.com/5eoebuSJ96
Everyone at #MUFC is deeply saddened to learn that the Leicester City chairman and four fellow passengers have lost their lives following last night's tragic incident. Our deepest condolences are with their families, friends and those connected to the club.
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 28, 2018
Liverpool club statement: "It is with great sadness that we today offer our heartfelt sympathies to Leicester City after confirmation their owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has tragically passed away. Our thoughts and condolences are extended to the families and loved ones of all those lost in this dreadful accident. The admiration we have for Vichai, his family and colleagues is as high as you can imagine, both professionally and personally.
"He was the ultimate custodian for the club he bought and then gracefully served. The Premier League title win, one of world football's all-time great stories, is of course the standout achievement. But beyond that, he led his club in a manner which all of us in this privileged position aspire to. Success on the pitch, allied with outstanding governance off it.
"Vichai is a great loss not just to his club but to the Premier League and English football as a whole. The thoughts of everyone connected with Liverpool Football Club are with our friends in Leicester and Thailand."
My deepest condolences to the whole Leicester family. My heart goes out to you #PrayForLeicester 🙏🏽 https://t.co/fjKBNEkSzY
— Sergio Kun Aguero (@aguerosergiokun) October 28, 2018
A truly sad day for football. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of those who tragically passed away. #LCFC
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) October 28, 2018
Our thoughts are with the whole @lcfc family. Rest in peace https://t.co/1lfHzRrBuP
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 28, 2018
— England (@England) October 28, 2018
A number of Leicester City players have also paid tribute to their owner, who steered the club to the Premier League title against 5,000-1 odds in 2016.
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