Leicester City striker Jamie
Vardy faces an extended ban during the Premier League title run-in after
being charged with improper conduct by the Football Association.
Vardy, 29, remonstrated with referee Jon Moss after he was shown a red card in Sunday's 2-2 draw with West Ham. The FA has also charged Leicester with failing to control their players after West Ham won an 83rd-minute penalty.
Vardy and Leicester have until 18:00 BST on Thursday to respond.
Vardy, the Premier League's joint leading scorer with 22 goals this season, was shown a second yellow card early in the second half for diving.
He appeared to confront Moss - who was criticised for his performance by Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer - before leaving the field.
The England international receives an automatic one-match ban for his dismissal, but that looks likely to be increased following the FA charge.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa was given an additional one-match ban and was fined £20,000 after admitting a charge of improper conduct last month.
The 27-year-old was punished for his reaction to his sending-off against Everton in an FA Cup tie on 12 March.
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