Manager's son among three sacked by Leicester after video scandal
Leicester have sacked Tom Hopper, Adam Smith and James Pearson for their part in in a sexually-explicit video during which racist language was used.
Pearson, son of Foxes boss Nigel, and his two team-mates appeared together in a leaked video from the club's end-of-season 'goodwill tour' of Thailand, during which a variety of crude remarks are made including one of two Thai women being called a "slit-eye".
After an internal investigation Leicester, whose owners Vichai and Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha are from Thailand, have terminated the trio's contracts.
A club statement read: "Leicester City Football Club has notified Tom Hopper, Adam Smith and James Pearson that their contracts with the club have been terminated.
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"The decision follows the conclusion of an internal investigation and disciplinary proceedings, as a consequence of events that took place during the club's end-of-season goodwill tour of Thailand.
"Leicester City Football Club 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 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 club will make no further comment on the investigation, its finding or outcomes."
