Barely one hour after Leicester City’s home game with West ham United which ended in a draw, the world got the bad news of the sudden crash of the helicopter conveying Leicester city FC owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha away from the stadium.
The chopper was reported to have crashed just outside the King Power stadium as a result of mechanical issues but there was no immediate news of the state of the occupants of the airbus.
Early Sunday morning news finally broke about the state of the victims of the crash which saw all five people on board dead including Chairman and owner of Leicester City FC, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
There has been a worldwide out pour and show of love to the family of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Prince William of England who is the President of the FA and some other top executives of the club have since expressed their deepest condolences on Twitter.
These are some of the reactions to the tragic news…
Sometimes there are things more important than football. RIP to those who lost their lives in the Leicester helicopter crash on Saturday. 🙏🏼💔
— Antonio Rüdiger (@ToniRuediger) October 29, 2018
Leicester City have confirmed the death of their chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, in a helicopter crash, along with four others.
Our thoughts are with Khun Vichai's family and all at Leicester City FC. pic.twitter.com/awrFlG63Cm
— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) October 28, 2018
Devastated and heartbroken at the news that no one survived the helicopter crash yesterday 💔 Life isn’t fair sometimes. A wonderful thoughtful man who lived and breathed Leicester City Football Club. Rest in Peace Boss 💙 #ThanksBoss pic.twitter.com/vJmksNjFf5
— James Maddison (@Madders10) October 28, 2018
No words can describe this 💔 We have lost a kind, friendly, generous man who is going to be deeply missed by all. You have created something very special at this club and in the City! The support you have given me personally I will always remember. May you Rest In Peace Boss ❤️ pic.twitter.com/2j4TnWeSaV
— Matty James (@mattyjames_22) October 29, 2018
— Leicester City (@LCFC) October 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/BenChilwell/status/1056289251883732992
RIP Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha .
The man who helped mastermind one of the greatest sporting stories of any generation.
Leicester City and football will never forget him.
He allowed football fans to dream again.https://t.co/0xUvKwNTIM pic.twitter.com/eUqMa0qeob
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) October 28, 2018
Some foreign owners use our Football clubs to make plenty of money … @LCFC has lost one who did the complete opposite … Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was an exception to the rule … #RIP
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 28, 2018
🔵 Leicestershire police confirm the five people who tragically lost their lives at King Power Stadium:
Leicester City Owner:
• Vichai SrivaddhanaprabhaStaff Members:
• Nursara Suknamai
• Kaveporn PunparePilot:
• Eric SwafferPassenger:
• Izabela Lechowicz🙏 RIP. pic.twitter.com/dG7Ud76zHr
— SPORF (@Sporf) October 28, 2018
RIP Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. What he did for Leicester City is what every fan dreams of #efc #lcfc pic.twitter.com/3UiWmwZtwz
— Everton Fans (@Everton_Fans2) October 29, 2018
RIP Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
Nursara Suknamai
Kaveporn Punpare
Eric Swaffer
Izabela Roza LechowiczVichai The man behind this unforgettable moment. He made fans dream big & to believe in Fairytales once again.
Thank you ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xOixBwEeL8
— Ugo Monye (@ugomonye) October 29, 2018
RIP Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha – a hero a Leicester City. The fans will never forget you after helping them win the Premier League.#LeicesterCity pic.twitter.com/gCKX3Ih7Ym
— sultan eats 🏆💙 (@SultanKayed) October 27, 2018
RIP to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, a man who’s club changed the history of English football forever, what a man this guy was. May He rest in peace pic.twitter.com/35pGnPg1Yy
— kenny campbell (@kennyycampbell) October 28, 2018