Leicester star Hamza Choudhury apologises after racist tweet emerges
Offensive post was brought to light during the midfielder's first start under Brendan Rodgers as Leicester routed Arsenal 3-0
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LEICESTER whizkid Hamza Choudhury has apologised after a racist tweet he sent in 2013 emerged over the weekend.
In June of that year, the Foxes midfielder wrote: "Why are black people so fast. Because the slow ones are in prison."
And Choudhury, 21, released a statement insisting he has grown as a person, while taking responsibility for his mistakes.
He wrote: "I've learned a lot as a person in my early years as a professional - certainly enough to know that some of the thoughtless comments I have made in the past are both hurtful and offensive.
"They do not represent my true beliefs. I'm deeply sorry to anyone I have offended - both at the time and since they've been recirculated.
"I've grown up a lot since then and learned a lot about life, but I accept that I have to take responsibility for the comments I have made in the past and will be a better, wiser person for it."
A Leicester spokesman added: "Hamza's approach to addressing the matter and the remorse he has expressed shows the maturity he has developed in the years that have passed since the comments were made.
"He now has a far greater understanding of the impact his words and behaviour can have and is committed to using that influence in the positive, respectful and accepting manner his more recent growth has demonstrated."
The tweet was brought to light during Choudhury's first start under Brendan Rodgers as Leicester routed Arsenal 3-0 yesterday.
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Other messages from 2013-14 were also brought to the public’s attention.
One tweet insisted: "That has to be the worst advert sums up womens football to be honest."
Choudhury also wrote: "Sorry but I dont feel sorry for people who self harm or commit suicide."