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'Such a good human' - Mahrez dedicates winning goal to deceased Leicester City chairman

The Manchester City winger described his ‘very special’ relationship with Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who tragically passed away on Saturday

Riyad Mahrez paid a special tribute to the late Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha after his winning goal against Tottenham on Monday night.

There were question marks over whether Mahrez would be in the right state of mind to play the match at Wembley, but the former Leicester man started and netted the winner in the first half.

Srivaddhanaprabha tragically passed away on Saturday evening after his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium.

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Speaking to Sky Sports following Manchester City’s victory in London, Mahrez opened up on a tough 48 hours and said that his goal celebration was dedicated to the former Leicester owner.