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Leicester players distraught as Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha confirmed among crash victims

Leicester City players are distraught after it was confirmed club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among the victims of Saturday's helicopter crash.

Srivaddhanaprabha was one of five people on-board his helicopter that crashed into the club car park following the draw against West Ham.

Defender Harry Maguire was one of the first to pay his respects on Twitter.

He wrote: "Words can't describe how I feel. A truly great, kind, loving man who will be missed so much by everyone.

"I will never forget the Chairman's support, not only during my time at Leicester but also during the World Cup. RIP."

Striker Jamie Vardy posted a picture of the pair on Instagram alongside the caption: "Struggling to find the right words... but to me you are a legend, an incredible man who had the biggest heart, the soul of Leicester football club.

"Thank you for everything you did for me, my family and our club. May you rest in peace."

Wes Morgan added: "Absolutely heartbroken and devastated regarding the news of our chairman.

"A man that was loved and adored by everyone here at LCFC and someone who I personally had the upmost respect for.

"My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the families of the other victims of this tragedy."

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