Middlesbrough face Hull in football's richest game after 'spygate' row
Middlesbrough and Hull are set to compete in a crucial Championship play-off final at Wembley, with a spot in the Premier League on the line. The match is overshadowed by the recent 'spygate' scandal involving Southampton, who were expelled from the play-offs for unauthorized filming of opponents. Middlesbrough's manager expressed the mental toll of the situation, while Hull's manager commented on the absurdity of the spying incident.
- ▪Middlesbrough and Hull will meet in the richest game in world football at Wembley.
- ▪Southampton was expelled from the Championship play-offs for spying on opponents' training sessions.
- ▪Middlesbrough's manager stated that the spying scandal has affected his team's mental state.
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