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Leicester City to Pay Tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Before Burnley Game on Saturday

Leicester City will mark a year since the tragic helicopter crash which claimed the lives of five people, including beloved club chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, on Saturday when they host Burnley.

Sunday 27 October will mark the one year anniversary of the tragedy which killed Khun Vichai, club staff Kaveporn Punpare and Nusara Suknamai, and pilots Eric Swaffer and Izabela Lechowicz.

As revealed on Leicester's website, a fitting tribute is being planned by the club.

Ahead of their clash with Burnley on Saturday, the closest home fixture to the anniversary, fans are being encouraged to arrive early in order to participate fully in the memorial services.