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Tear-jerking! 38-year-old Vardy bids the 200th goal in the farewell battle, celebrating with excitement, 32,000 people pay tribute

3:31pm, 19 May 2025Football

On the evening of May 18, a focus match in the 37th round of the Premier League began. Leicester City faced Ipswich at home, which was also the last home game of Leicester City this season. In this game, the 38-year-old Leicester City legend Valdi also ushered in a home farewell match. Previously, Vardy had confirmed that he would bid farewell to Leicester City, who had played for 13 years this summer.

It is worth noting that this home farewell match was also Vardy's 500th appearance for Leicester City, which is quite meaningful. And Vardy did not disappoint in this meaningful game. In the 28th minute of the first half, Vardy, wearing the captain's armband, used a quick counterattack opportunity to shoot a low shot through the crotch, giving Leicester City a 1-0 lead.

, and Vardy's goal instantly detonated the 32,000 home fans of Leicester City at the scene. The home fans stood up and applauded, paying tribute to the greatest scorer in the history of the club. This is Vardy's 200th goal in his 500th game for Leicester City, and he has 79 assists.

Valdi, 38, transferred to Leicester City in the summer of 2012, helping Leicester City win the Premier League, FA Cup and Community Shield Championship. It is no exaggeration to say that Vardy is the well-deserved "GOAT" in Leicester City's heart.

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