Cardiff City: Footballer ‘deeply regrets’ homophobic comments

In a statement, the 28-year-old said he would like to “sincerely apologise” to the club and its supporters for his actions on 8 February 2024.

He said in the past he has “worked hard to fight against discrimination and prejudice”, so his actions are of “great personal disappointment”.

Mr Romeo said he sent a letter to the police officer involved at the time, “unreservedly apologising” for his comments and explaining that “they do not reflect his personality, beliefs or historic behaviour”.

He added: “Those who know me closely know that I do not hold any prejudice against anyone based on their sexual orientation or sexuality.

“I deeply regret the course of events that occurred that night, and I would like to re-iterate my apologies to anybody who has been offended by the comments that I made.”