Amie Vardy: Leicester City striker apologises for 'racist slur'
Leicester's Jamie Vardy has apologised and his club have promised to carry out an investigation after claims that the striker made a racial slur in a casino.
The Sun on Sunday has published a video showing the alleged incident, believed to have taken place on Sunday, 26 July.
"I wholeheartedly apologise for any offence I've caused," Vardy, 28, said.
"It was a regrettable error in judgement I take full responsibility for, and I accept my behaviour was not up to what's expected of me."
Vardy scored the opening goal in Leicester's 4-2 win against Sunderland on Saturday.
He has scored 26 goals in 98 league games for the Foxes and made his international debut for England in June.
A Leicester City spokesman added: "We expect the highest standards from our players on and off the pitch and for them to set an example as role models in our community.
"We have noted Jamie's apology and will begin a process of investigation into the incident imminently. There will be no further comment until this process has concluded."
Two months ago, Leicester sacked three players after they took part in a racist sex tape filmed on the club's end-of-season tour of Thailand.
Tom Hopper, Adam Smith and James Pearson - the son of former Foxes manager Nigel - had their contracts terminated following an internal investigation by the club.
The Sun on Sunday has published a video showing the alleged incident, believed to have taken place on Sunday, 26 July.
"I wholeheartedly apologise for any offence I've caused," Vardy, 28, said.
"It was a regrettable error in judgement I take full responsibility for, and I accept my behaviour was not up to what's expected of me."
Vardy scored the opening goal in Leicester's 4-2 win against Sunderland on Saturday.
He has scored 26 goals in 98 league games for the Foxes and made his international debut for England in June.
A Leicester City spokesman added: "We expect the highest standards from our players on and off the pitch and for them to set an example as role models in our community.
"We have noted Jamie's apology and will begin a process of investigation into the incident imminently. There will be no further comment until this process has concluded."
Two months ago, Leicester sacked three players after they took part in a racist sex tape filmed on the club's end-of-season tour of Thailand.
Tom Hopper, Adam Smith and James Pearson - the son of former Foxes manager Nigel - had their contracts terminated following an internal investigation by the club.
Leicester City: Three players sacked over racist sex tape
Leicester City have sacked three players, including manager Nigel Pearson's son, after they took part in a racist sex tape filmed on the club's end-of-season tour of Thailand.
James Pearson, 22, Tom Hopper, 21, and Adam Smith, 22, had their contracts terminated following an internal investigation by the club.
The offending video was obtained by the Sunday Mirror.
The three development squad players apologised for their behaviour.
Tom Hopper, James Pearson and Adam Smith have all been sacked by Leicester
A club statement said Leicester City "is acutely aware of its position, and that of its players, as a representative of the city of Leicester, the Premier League, the Football Association and the club's supporters".
It added that it is "committed to promoting a positive message of community and family values and equality" and "to upholding the standards expected of a club with its history, tradition and aspirations".
The Premier League team were on tour in Thailand, home of the club's billionaire owners, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and son Aiyawatt.
Of the three men, only defender Pearson has made a first-team appearance this season.
He played in the Capital One Cup loss to Shrewsbury Town.
(http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/)
James Pearson, 22, Tom Hopper, 21, and Adam Smith, 22, had their contracts terminated following an internal investigation by the club.
The offending video was obtained by the Sunday Mirror.
The three development squad players apologised for their behaviour.
Tom Hopper, James Pearson and Adam Smith have all been sacked by Leicester
A club statement said Leicester City "is acutely aware of its position, and that of its players, as a representative of the city of Leicester, the Premier League, the Football Association and the club's supporters".
It added that it is "committed to promoting a positive message of community and family values and equality" and "to upholding the standards expected of a club with its history, tradition and aspirations".
The Premier League team were on tour in Thailand, home of the club's billionaire owners, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and son Aiyawatt.
Of the three men, only defender Pearson has made a first-team appearance this season.
He played in the Capital One Cup loss to Shrewsbury Town.
(http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/)
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