Spying scandal rocks English soccer as Southampton expelled from world's richest match - Reuters
Spying scandal rocks English soccer as Southampton expelled from world's richest match Reuters
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"We believe this sends out a clear message for the future of our game regarding sporting integrity and conduct."
— Middlesbrough officials , Other
"Southampton feel they still have a very strong chance they will play Hull on Saturday after an appeal."
— Mark McAdam , Executive
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Head coach of Canada's women's soccer team, dismissed following allegations of using a drone to spy on a competitor.
Kim Hellberg is the manager of Middlesbrough.
Sky Sports News reporter who reported on the Southampton expulsion.
Officials from Middlesbrough Club involved in the spying incident.
Southampton head coach charged by the FA for misconduct.
William Salt is a young intern first-team analyst at Southampton.
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Southampton have been expelled from the Championship playoff final and docked four points for next season after admitting to spying on Middlesbrough and two other opponents.
Southampton was expelled from the Championship playoff after admitting to repeatedly spying on opponents, with Middlesbrough reinstated to face Hull City in the final.
Southampton have been expelled from the English Football League (EFL) Championship playoff final after admitting to spying on a training session of semifinal opponents Middlesbrough.
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship playoff final and docked four points for the 2026-27 season after admitting to spying on multiple opponents during the season.
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs over the 'spygate' scandal, with Middlesbrough reinstated to face Hull City in the play-off final.
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