Reds pay respects after Leicester tragedy

On Sunday night, the football world learned the news that five people, including the Leicester City chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, had lost their lives when the aircraft crashed outside the King Power Stadium following the previous evening's match against West Ham United.

The helicopter carrying Srivaddhanaprabha and his party had taken off from the centre circle at the King Power, shortly after the Foxes' 1-1 draw with the Hammers in the Premier League had ended. The crash occurred at 8.20pm on Saturday.

Manchester United were due to face Leicester City away in the Women's Championship on Sunday afternoon but the match was postponed.

Here is a selection of messages that were tweeted by the club and players as the football family rallied in support of our friends at Leicester:

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

A very sad day for football ! My thoughts are with @LCFC ! Condolences to family, friends and all Leicester players and supporters. 🖤 pic.twitter.com/QLjYc0WYBO

— Andreas Pereira (@andrinhopereira) October 28, 2018

My thoughts and condolences go out to everyone @LCFC .
To the players, staff and fans that have been affected by this tragedy please know you are all in our prayers 🙏🏾 #RIP

— Ashley Young (@youngy18) October 28, 2018

Victory and personal milestones aside, my thoughts and prayers are very much with all of those associated with @LCFC following last night’s tragic events. 🙏🏽💙

— Chris Smalling (@ChrisSmalling) October 28, 2018

My sincere condolences @LCFC family 🙏🏻 https://t.co/YgzHHd7Lu6

— David de Gea (@D_DeGea) October 28, 2018

My thoughts and condolences go out to everyone and to the families affected in this tragedy @LCFC 🙏🏼😔 pic.twitter.com/VwISZq8EcR

— Diogo Dalot (@DalotDiogo) October 28, 2018

This is truly heart breaking, sending all my love and thoughts to everyone at @LCFC and especially Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s family what you created and achieved will never be forgotten a true hero has been lost 💙💙 https://t.co/Utu7VpcVMI

— Luke Shaw (@LukeShaw23) October 28, 2018

Football is family. Heart goes out to Glenn & LCFC 🙏🏾🖤🦊

— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) October 28, 2018