Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury has apologised after a series of offensive historic Twitter posts came to light.
The 21-year-old had been in the spotlight for a series of Tweets from 2013 and 2014 which were revealed over the weekend.
Some had racial references and were posted when Choudhury was 15 and 16 years old.
In a statement released, he said: '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.'
One was critical of women's football, saying: 'That has to be the worst advert sums up womens football to be honest.'
In June 2013, he wrote: 'Why are black people so fast. Because the slow ones are in prison.'
And in August that year, Choudhury tweeted: 'sorry but i dont feel sorry for people who self harm or commit suicide.'
A Leicester spokesman said: '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 England Under 21 international will not be subject to any further disciplinary action.
He made his first start under boss Brendan Rodgers on Sunday, impressing in the 3-0 win over Arsenal.
He has made 19 appearances for the Foxes - 10 this season - having come through the club's youth system.
Choudhury was called into the England Under 21 squad for friendlies with Poland and Germany last month ahead of Euro 2019 in Italy and San Marino in June.
Ninaerz
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this man is indian great future for indian football
He is Bangladeshi,not Indian.
kazprinz1
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If he was saying this now then this would be news and rightly so however, they are from years ago, what is it with our press these days?
They are just hungry for controversy
wildcaterdo
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You wanna go to New York you'll hear loads of words !
keystar
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If he was saying this now then this would be news and rightly so however, they are from years ago, what is it with our press these days?
poiul97
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If any organisation take disciplinary action an employee or, member of an association. For historical social media comments (excluding incitement to criminal violations). If these disciplinary actions were to be challenged in the courts. I'm pretty sure the claimant will win. The final arbiter of free speech, is parliament, via the courts.
outdoor
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Lay off him, he was a naive kid. I also think all these other historical tweets and posts shouldn't be held against people years later. It's the leftists and agitators that thrive on this sort of revenge that publicize them anyway.
FCBribery
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He was a beast against Arsenal. Pure strength to take the ball off players.
Luckubos
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Clearly shown on Sunday that he has matured.
Kongka
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Luckily no social media when I was a kid. Otherwise I'd be in deep trouble now.
dramatic
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I'm a big fan he plays with committment.
horse
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We've all said or done stupid things when we're teenagers. This is all pretty mild and many do far worse. Nothing to forgive here - the guy's apologised, and that should be an end to the matter.
JamesHarden521
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He was young, people do grow up
boostero
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God forbid if I become famous and someone digs up stuff I said as a teenager.
fascinating
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Wait isn't he black himself?
realmad
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But he's half black himself. How does that make sense
Christening
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How his he 21? He looks 40!
beans
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Dragging up his past from when he was literally a child is meaningless.
Armourer
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I said a lot of crazy stuff growing up, I didn't become a man till 21/22. No need to apologise
Pharaohes
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Who goes and finds these historic tweets and posts? Must be a very lonely and time consuming existence constantly scrolling
juccklnr
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this man is indian great future for indian football