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Referee Facing Heavy Criticism for Booking Demarai Gray After Emotional Tribute

Leicester City produced the perfect tribute to owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha by sealing all three points in an emotional game at the Cardiff City Stadium, but referee Lee Probert has come under intense criticism following his decision to book Demarai Gray for his goal celebration.

The Foxes were playing in their first game since the horrific helicopter crash which claimed the life of the club’s owner and four other people last weekend, and Gray unveiled a ‘For Khun Vichai’ message on his undershirt after scoring in the 55th minute.

The 46-year-old match official promptly booked Gray for taking off his jersey and unveiling the message, leaving many football fans, including Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling, incensed.