Summary

  • Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha killed in crash at King Power Stadium

  • Srivaddhanaprabha family lay tributes

  • Two members of his staff, Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare, pilot Eric Swaffer and his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz also died

  • Thousands of bouquets and scarves have already been left outside the ground in tribute

  • Get involved via #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

  • Duke of Cambridge and Prime Minister among those to pay tribute

  • Players and fans use #TheBoss hashtag to pay respects

Live Reporting

Ryan Dobney and Ben Collins

  1. 'We feel your pain and we are with you'

    Writing on his own personal blog Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata paid his respects to Leicester City.

    He said: "I don’t want to overlook the tragic events that occurred yesterday in Leicester. I’d like to send my care and support to the families of the victims, with Leicester City’s owner among them.

    "It is a massive blow for everyone who is a part of the Premier League. I send my best wishes to everyone at the club, we feel your pain and we are with you."

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  2. 'Prayed for a miracle' - PAOK

    The loss Leicester City are feeling is also being felt as far afield as Greece, with PAOK FC paying tribute.

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  3. Uefa offers its 'deepest sympathies'

    In the last few moments Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin has paid his respects to Leicester following the death of club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

    He said: "Uefa and European football is deeply saddened to hear of the tragic deaths of the owner of Leicester City, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, and the other four people who lost their lives.

    “During his time as owner of the club, Leicester City won the English Premier League title in 2016, and reached the quarter-finals of the Uefa Champions League the following year, which saw them finish top of their group.

    “This was a fantastic achievement, because it underlined the fact that football is an unpredictable game, capable of producing the most unexpected surprises.

    “We extend our deepest sympathy to Mr Srivaddhanaprabha’s family and friends, and to Leicester City at this sad time.”

    UEFA President Aleksander ČeferinGetty Images

  4. #TheBoss

    Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was very much a part of the Leicester City family and also of the players' lives.

    So much so, The Boss attended Jamie Vardy's wedding to wife Rebekah in 2016.

    Mrs Vardy has paid her own tribute on Instagram

    The Vardy weddingInstagram

  5. What we know so far

    With details and information still coming in, and as we await the statement from Air Accidents Investigation Branch, here is a round-up of what we know so far about the helicopter crash that has killed five people.

    • Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha died alongside two members of his staff - Nursara Suknamai and Kaveporn Punpare.
    • Pilot Eric Swaffer and his partner Izabela Roza Lechowicz also died in the crash.
    • The crash happened shortly after take-off from the pitch, in a car park adjacent to the stadium.
    • Mr Vichai, 60, who was married and had four children, bought Leicester City for £39m in 2010.
    • He oversaw the club's first Premier League title in 2016.
    • Leicester's EFL game against Southampton on Tuesday postponed
    • A book of condolence will be opened at the King Power Stadium from Tuesday morning, with an online version also to be set up.
    • Thousands of flowers, scarves and tributes have been left outside the King Power Stadium.
    • Prince William and the Prime Minister are among those to pay tribute.

    Vichai SrivaddhanaprabhaGetty Images

  6. Get Involved

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Mr Vichai was the epitome of how to run a football club, interact with the supporters and give back to a city. What an inspiration

    Freddie (Arsenal fan)

  7. 'I lost a good friend' - Leicester mayor

    Leicester City mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has paid a personal tribute to his friend Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on BBC Radio 4.

    Listen to the interview below:

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  8. 'We are heartbroken' - Foxes Pride

    Foxes Pride, Leicester City's official fan group for LGBT supporters, have given their statement on those who have lost their lives.

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  9. 'Vichai an integral member of the Foxes family' - Infantino

    Fifa president Gianni Infantino said in a statement:

    "Fifa extends its deepest sympathies to their families & friends & to the many football fans for whom Vichai was an integral member of The Foxes family."

    Gianni InfantinoReuters

  10. Get Involved

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Incredible the impact someone can have on your life without ever meeting them personally. I hope his family know what Vichai meant to us Leicester fans. Thank you for restoring faith in the underdog. It's no exaggeration to say he made our lives happier

    Rich Williams

  11. Polo player

    A polo player, Srivaddhanaprabha raced his horses under the banner of King Power Racing, named after the duty-free shopping empire through which he made an estimated £2 billion fortune.

    He enjoyed multiple Group race success with Beat The Bank, trained by Balding, while he had other horses with trainers including Ralph Beckett and Richard Hannon.

    The Jockey Club said on Twitter: "Our thoughts and those of our colleagues are with the family and friends of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and those who lost their lives. He was always spoken of in the highest terms and will be much missed."

    Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and his son AiyawattGetty Images

    Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and his son Aiyawatt at a polo event with the Premier League trophy

  12. Newbury pays tribute

    Andrew Balding trained many of the owner's runners and enjoyed two winners on Saturday. Happy Power won at Doncaster while Morando was joint first at Newbury.

    Newbury Racecourse tweeted on Monday: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha following the tragic helicopter crash on Saturday.

    "His finest hour here came just hours earlier when Morando shared 1st in the St Simon Stakes. He will be sorely missed from the racing world. Rest in peace❤️"

  13. The racing world pays tribute

    Tributes are being paid across horse racing to Leicester City chairman and racehorse owner ‪Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha after his death in a helicopter crash.

    The Thai billionaire was an emerging force in the sport with the blue and white silks of his King Power Racing outfit.

    His two runners declared to run at Leicester Racecourse on Monday - Hero Hero and Twin Star - have been withdrawn.

    King Power Racing's next entry is Fox Vardy - named after Leicester striker Jamie Vardy - at Nottingham on Wednesday.

    Vichai SrivaddhanaprabhaRex Features

  14. Get Involved

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Kenny Kim: Khun Vichai was the Bill Shankly of Chairmen. Came to an unfancied club and pulled off the greatest miracle in Football history

    A terrible tragedy of unspeakable magnitude. My heart goes out to LCFC and all occupants of the helicopter.RIP.

    Southampton fan

  15. 'My deepest condolences'

    Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and Manchester United players David de Gea and Ashley Young are among the Premier League players to have expressed their condolences to Leicester City.

    "My deepest condolences to the whole Leicester family. My heart goes out to you #PrayForLeicester" Aguero posted on Twitter, while De Gea said " My sincere condolences @LCFC family."

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  16. #theboss

    As player tributes continue to flood in, OH Leuven winger Bartosz Kapustka who is on loan from Leicester paid his respects to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.

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  17. Get Involved

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    Being Leicestershire born and bred I'm so grateful for Mr Chairman has done for us and our club. Deepest condolences to all. But please remember "Foxes never give up ". We will go on in his name. God bless

    Paul B

  18. 'I was lucky to have known Vichai' - Prince William

    The Duke of Cambridge has posted a statement on Twitter saying his "thoughts are with the family and friends of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and all of the victims".

    "He will be missed by all in the sport and everybody lucky enough to have known him," His Royal Highness said.

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  19. Coming up soon

    The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is about to make statement outside the King Power Stadium.

  20. 'He created something'

    Leicester City

    Former Leicester City player Ian Marshall,who played for the club for four years, spoke to BBC Radio 5 live this morning.

    The owner, the chairman, he created something at the football club that I have never seen. These chairmen generally are slightly disassociated from the football clubs but as you have seen, the reaction today and over weekend it’s not just Leicester but the football family all over the country that have been gripped this. He was an unassuming bloke and delivered what he said he was going to deliver and ultimately the club won the Premier League title which was down to him.

    Ian Marshall, Former footballer with Leicester City