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Charged with ‘improper conduct’, Jamie Vardy could face extended ban

Leicester City have been charged with failing to control their players after West Ham were awarded a penalty.

Leicester City, Premier League, Jamie Vardy, Vardy, Leicester Jamie Vardy, Jamie Vardy Leicester, Leicester City vs West Ham United, West Ham, Football Jamie Vardy was shown a second yellow card for simulation and appeared to confront Jon Moss before leaving the field. (Source: AP)

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been charged with improper conduct following his sending off against West Ham United in their 2-2 Premier League draw at the weekend, the Football Association said on Monday.

Leicester have also been charged with failing to control their players after West Ham were awarded a penalty in the 83rd minute at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, the FA added in a statement.

Vardy was shown a second yellow card early in the second half for simulation and appeared to confront referee Jon Moss before leaving the field.

Both club and player have until 6 p.m. on Thursday to respond to the charges, the FA said.

 

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