Middlesbrough demand Southampton be disqualified
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Middlesbrough demand Southampton be disqualified after alleged spying on training

Middlesbrough have not yet given up hope of a place in the Premier League play-off final, despite their semi-final exit against Southampton. After initially accusing Southampton of espionage, Middlesbrough are now demanding that Southampton be disqualified.

The background is the high-profile accusation that Southampton spied on and filmed Middlesbrough's training ahead of the doubleheader.

According to Middlesbrough, there is evidence of the incident and the English Football League (EFL) has launched an investigation.

Middlesbrough, coached by Swede Kim Hellberg, have published a statement on their website calling on the EFL to act:

"We remain hopeful that the EFL will pursue such a sanction before the disciplinary committee to protect the integrity of the sport and deter any future attempts to gain an unfair and illegal advantage."

AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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