Southampton expelled from world’s most lucrative football match for spying
Southampton has been expelled from the EFL Championship playoff final for spying on their semifinal opponents, Middlesbrough. The EFL's decision reinstates Middlesbrough, who will now face Hull for a chance to be promoted to the Premier League. Southampton will also face a four-point deduction next season due to multiple breaches of regulations regarding unauthorized filming of training sessions.
- ▪Southampton was expelled after admitting to spying on Middlesbrough's training session.
- ▪Middlesbrough has been reinstated and will face Hull for a Premier League spot.
- ▪Southampton will receive a four-point deduction next season for multiple regulatory breaches.
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Sport|FootballSouthampton expelled from world’s most lucrative football match for spyingSouthampton out of EFL championship playoff final after spying on Middlesbrough, who face Hull for Premier League place.SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoSouthampton's Finn Azaz looks dejected after losing the FA Cup semifinal to Manchester City at Wembley Stadium [Paul Childs/Reuters]By AFPPublished On 19 May 202619 May 2026Southampton have been expelled from the English Football League (EFL) Championship playoff final after admitting to spying on a training session of semifinal opponents Middlesbrough.Middlesbrough have been reinstated as a result of Tuesday’s decision and are set to face Hull at Wembley on…
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