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The outcome of Southampton’s ongoing Spygate investigation could have a major impact on Leeds United’s transfer plans. The Whites are reportedly targeting Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, with the Championship club thought to be demanding £20m for his services. Hackney is set to enter the final year of a contract that expires in 2027.However, future moves could largely depend on the verdict handed down on the Saints. Saints were accused by the EFL of spying on Middlesbrough’s training session just two days before the first leg of their play-off semi-final. An independent inquest is currently underway and Southampton are scheduled to…

English soccer club Southampton could lose its Premier League spot and about $270 million due to spying on opponents.The team comes from the south coast of England. exiled Tuesday’s Division 2 Championship play-off final after admitting to filming another club’s practice session without permission.The play-off final has been dubbed the world’s richest one-off soccer match, with the winning team expected to earn at least £200 million ($270 million) in future Premier League matches.This is not the first example of espionage in the world of sports, where teams try to gain an advantage over their rivals.Others include: New England Patriots receive…

The alleged incident has cast a shadow over the semi-final clash between Southampton and Middlesbrough and continues to dominate the headlines ahead of this weekend’s final. A hearing is currently underway to determine whether the Saints broke the rules and what punishment they may face. They could be fined, have points deducted, or be disqualified from the playoffs altogether.Despite being the victim of allegations of spying, Mr Middlesbrough has been refused permission to attend an independent hearing or give evidence.Disappointed by the exclusion, they issued a bombshell statement claiming Southampton’s alleged actions directly undermined the integrity of the competition.”The conduct…

Mo Salah thinly criticized Liverpool manager Arne Slott on Friday in a social media post reacting to the Reds’ 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa in his penultimate game for the club.08:34, May 18, 2026Updated May 18, 2026 08:34Wayne Rooney believes Mo Salah should be punished (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)Wayne Rooney will refuse the chance to bid farewell to ‘selfish’ Mo Salah before leaving Liverpool, saying he is ‘not anywhere near Anfield’. Salah, 33, is set to bid an emotional farewell to the club’s supporters after Sunday’s home game against Brentford.The forward is leaving after nine fantastic years at Liverpool, but…

Southampton await outcome of Spygate investigation (Image: Simon Dael/Shutterstock)Southampton’s disciplinary hearing into charges related to allegations of spying on a Middlesbrough training session began on Tuesday morning. Public hearings will be held remotely rather than in person, as is normally the case. Indeed, when Hull City faced EFL charges last summer, having been dragged into the incident by a third party despite already having secured a spot at Wembley, their hearing was handled in the same way.Boro remain confident that they have presented a convincing body of evidence to the EFL to substantiate their case and justify their position that…

ANTALYA, Türkiye (AP) — Excluded from Iran’s World Cup soccer squad what seemed like a political decisionformer star forward Sardar Azmun posts support for teammate on social media on Tuesday.The Iranian squad, who play for their home clubs, arrived in Turkey on Monday for an extended training camp ahead of traveling to the United States in early June. they are get ready to play Three group stage games were played in Inglewood, California and Seattle.Azmoun, who played in the past two World Cups, has not been selected since March, when he posted a photo on social media that angered Iranian…

With less than a month to go until the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, the BBC has announced its line-up of pundits and presenters.May 18, 2026 12:08Updated May 18, 2026 12:38Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards will work for the BBC (Image: Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images)The BBC has announced its star-studded line-up for this summer’s World Cup, as it takes on rivals ITV. Former England stars Wayne Rooney, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards are set to join the pundit team for football’s biggest tournament.Presenters include Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, Gabby…

Ian Wright, Gary Neville and Roy Keane to become ITV pundits (Image: ITV) This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn more ITV has announced a significantly changed pundit line-up for the World Cup. The broadcaster has announced an impressive roster of experts, presenters and commentators for the North American tournament, which begins June 11th.They include former Manchester United stars Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Juan Mata, as well as former managers and players. Arsenal legends Patrick Vieira and Ian Wright, former Tottenham and Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou and former…

Paris Saint-Germain suffered a major injury as Ousmane Dembele was sent off injured 13 days before the Champions League final against Arsenal.21:54, May 17, 2026Updated May 17, 2026 21:55Ousmane Dembélé (left) caused an injury worry for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the Champions League final against Arsenal (Image: (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images))Ousmane Dembélé was forced off with an injury just 27 minutes into Paris Saint-Germain’s final Ligue 1 match against Paris FC.He went straight down the tunnel after being replaced by Gonzalo Ramos after the half-hour mark. Arsenal are due to play Luis Enrique’s side in the Champions League final…

Craig Gordon, the 43-year-old Scottish national team goalkeeper, world cup Along with teammates who weren’t even born when he made his national team debut in 2004.Scotland manager Steve Clarke announced on Tuesday his 26-man squad for his country’s first World Cup in 28 years, including Gordon, one of three goalkeepers who played just four league games for the club all season.Gordon will become the second-oldest player in the World Cup’s 96-year history if he takes the field in North America, where Scotland are drawn with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti. Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El Hadary He was 45 years old when…