38-year-old Leicester Legend, who blew the whistle instead of the referee who collapsed due to injury, scored 498 X 199 goals, and the whistle that ended Leicester's career has yet to be completed

May 04, 2025

38-year-old Leicester Legend, who blew the whistle instead of the referee who collapsed due to injury, scored 498 X 199 goals, and the whistle that ended Leicester's career has yet to be completed
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38-year-old Leicester Legend, who blew the whistle instead of the referee who collapsed due to injury, scored 498 X 199 goals, and the whistle that ended Leicester's career has yet to be completed
'Leicester City Living Legend' Jamie Vardy grabbed the wrist of the referee who collapsed due to an injury and blew the whistle to stop the game.

The strange incident occurred at 11 p.m. on the 3rd against Leicester City and Southampton in the 35th round of the English Premier League (EPL) at King Power Stadium in Leicester City, England.

Nineteenth-placed Leicester City and 20th-placed Southampton have already been confirmed for relegation to next season's Championship, and it has not been an urgent game for either team.




38-year-old Leicester Legend, who blew the whistle instead of the referee who collapsed due to injury, scored 498 X 199 goals, and the whistle that ended Leicester's career has yet to be completed
However, in the 17th minute of the first half, Jamie Vardy scored a thrilling first goal, and the heat of King Power Stadium heated up. Then, just four minutes later, referee David Webb's sudden injury halted the game. The Webb referee, who hit Leicester City's Jordan IU on the shoulder, fell to the ground complaining of a facial injury, and players from both teams gathered to check the referee's condition.

Vardy's immediate action in this scene became a hot topic than the goal. Vardy bent over and grabbed Webb by the wrist, then blew his whistle instead to stop the game. The game was suspended for 12 minutes while Webb was undergoing treatment. Webb was replaced by fourth deputy Sam Barrott, but his condition improved enough to leave the pitch without help.

Fans posted on social media that Vardy's immediate action `"The Premier League will miss him" "This is the best body" he praised. Since then, Leicester City has won 2-0 at home if IU scored an additional goal in the second half.




38-year-old Leicester Legend, who blew the whistle instead of the referee who collapsed due to injury, scored 498 X 199 goals, and the whistle that ended Leicester's career has yet to be completed
38-year-old Leicester Legend, who blew the whistle instead of the referee who collapsed due to injury, scored 498 X 199 goals, and the whistle that ended Leicester's career has yet to be completed
After the match, the BBC captioned the article 'Body Not Ready to Whistle in Leicester's Career' Leicester City legend Vardy, who led the Premier League to the FA Cup, briefly served as a referee, and Jamie Vardy stepped in when referee David Webb fell to the ground with an injury at King Power Stadium. 'Holding the referee's whistle and stopping the game, he stopped Southampton's attack.

Asked about the scene in a post-match BBC interview on Match of the Day, Vardy said: "When I saw Southampton bring down the left side, I thought I should blow the whistle and stop the game with the referee down," he said with a smile.

Vardy, who is 38 this year, is destined to leave Leicester City after 13 years due to the expiration of her contract this summer. The first goal, which showed a clean finish in the 17th minute of the first half, was his 199th goal in his 498th game in Leicester's uniform. With three games remaining this season, there is a great record of playing in his 200th goal and 500th club game.




When asked what Leicester meant to him, Vardy said "Leicester was everything."," he replied. "Leicester has been my family's life for 13 years. The fans and the whole city accepted us, and personally meant everything", he expressed his affection. "It's unbelievable considering the camaraderie with fans and teammates over the past 13 years."

Vardy had only one goal to reach the 200 goal mark with the winning goal. He also had a nine-game home goal drought. Leicester City manager Ruud van Nisteloui scored his 199th goal. A very important goal for Jamie and the team.

Vardy, who announced her separation from Leicester City last week, said of her future "I can't tell you. Vardy says "I'm enjoying football, and I need a good break to fully recharge, especially mentally and physically. I'll see what happens next," he declined to comment. "We still have a few more games left, so I hope we can increase the number further" he said, expressing his intention to focus on 500 games and 200 goals.

This season, Vardy's Leicester City won only five games in 35 games, and the relegation from the second division championship was confirmed on the 20th. Leicester defender Conor Coady said the rest of the season will be all about Vardy and expressed respect for the 'Living Legends'. "The next few games will be about Vardy. He is Leicester's best player, so the last few games should be about him."



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.