Leicester City F.C. Board is no longer viable." The sacking was linked to a number of public relations issues involving Pearson throughout the season, with the final straw involving his son James' role in a "racist sex tape" made by three Leicester reserve players in Thailand during a post-season goodwill tour. Leicester reacted by appointing former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri as their new manager for the new 2015–16 Premier League season. Under Ranieri, the club made an exceptional start to the season. Striker Jamie Vardy scored 13 goals over 11 consecutive matches from August to November, breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's Premier League record
Leicester City F.C. in European football Muzzy Izzet scoring Leicester's goal. On 9 April 2016, Leicester City, who were placed first in the league, secured a Champions League Group stage spot, and on 2 May 2016 clinched their first national league title. Therefore, they were seeded for the Group stage draw due to the Premier League being among Europe's top eight leagues. The draw was made on 25 August 2016 and they were drawn in Group G with Porto, Club Brugge and Copenhagen. Leicester City's first-ever match in the European Cup was played on 14 September 2016. Marc Albrighton scored City's first-ever goal in the competition