Leicester's Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking


Football Soccer - Leicester City Press Conference - Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, Seville, Spain - 21/2/17 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy and Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri during the press conference Action Images via Reuters / John Sibley Livepic

(Reuters) - Leicester City's Jamie Vardy has said he was subjected to death threats and his wife targeted by aggressive motorists after allegations that he contributed to the sacking of manager Claudio Ranieri.

The 30-year-old striker, on England duty for this week's friendly with Germany and World Cup qualifier against Lithuania, said he had suffered abuse walking along the street and also said his wife had been repeatedly "cut up" while driving.

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