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Southampton — Championship club at center of training-session spying scandal, expelled from 2026 play-off final.
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… When someone you love is fighting a tough battle, your perspective changes."The former Barcelona player and coach, who has had stints in charge of English clubs Southampton and Everton, was in his second period in charge of the Netherlands. …
Koeman steps down as Netherlands coach after World Cup exitCitizen Digital
… England international Nick Pope retained his number one spot for most of last season, but deputy Aaron Ramsdale has returned to parent club Southampton following his loan spell. …
Newcastle sign Reims goalkeeper JaouenCitizen Digital
Southampton coach Eckert takes blame for 'spygate' By AFP June 02, 2026 12:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert issued an apology on Tuesday for orchestra …
Southampton coach Eckert takes blame for 'spygate'Citizen Digital
… For nearly two weeks, Hull's final opponent was shrouded in mystery after Southampton - who had beaten Middlesbrough to reach Wembley - were charged with sending a member of staff to spy on their semi-final opponents by filming a training session prior to the first leg. …
Emotional Hull celebrate 'incredible' promotion to Premier LeagueCitizen Digital
FA launches Southampton probe over 'spygate' scandal By AFP May 21, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tommy Conway of Middlesbrough looks to take on James Bree of Southampton during the Championshi …
FA launches Southampton probe over 'spygate' scandalCitizen Digital
Southampton appeal against Championship play-off removal for spying By AFP May 20, 2026 07:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tommy Conway of Middlesbrough looks to take on James Bree of Southampton during …
Southampton appeal against Championship play-off removal for spyingCitizen Digital
… City's first team had gone the best part of two weeks without a proper outing after Guardiola heavily rotated for last weekend's FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton. …
Advantage for Arsenal as Man City, Everton share spoilsThe Standard
… But for now, we have so much to be proud of." Southampton are the favourites to also bounce straight back to the top tier in the play-offs after a 19-game unbeaten league run. …
Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offsCitizen Digital
… Southampton are the favourites to also bounce straight back to the top tier in the play-offs after a 19-game unbeaten league run. …
Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offsCitizen Digital
… They will face City in the final on May 16 after Pep Guardiola's team came from behind to beat second-tier Southampton 2-1 on Saturday. …
Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sackingUSA head coach Mauricio Pochettino branded Manchester City's era of sustained success "a period of deception" after the club was reportedly found guilty of breaching the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial charges. City have strenuously denied the charges, with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak saying he remains confident of proving the club's innocence.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino branded Manchester City's era of sustained success "a period of deception" after the club was reportedly found guilty of breaching the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial charges. City have strenuously denied the charges, with chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak saying he remains confident of proving the club's innocence.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
USA head coach Mauricio Pochettino branded Manchester City's era of sustained success "a period of deception" after they were reportedly found guilty of breaching the vast majority of 115 Premier League financial charges. City's chairman has denied the allegations and expressed confidence in proving the club's innocence.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jarrod Bowen struck twice as West Ham came from behind to beat Bolton 3-2 and go top of the Championship on Tuesday. Winless in their opening three games following relegation from the Premier League, the Hammers have won three times in eight days.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the team remains a work in progress after a 4-3 win against Brighton extended his perfect start to three successive wins across the Premier League and League Cup, cautioning that fine form does not mean all problems have been solved.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton on Sunday to extend manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start, which now includes two successive Premier League wins and one League Cup victory. Romeo Lavia scored Chelsea's opening goal, with Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro also finding the net, while Cole Palmer and an own goal contributed to the high-scoring result.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham have agreed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million, with an extra £10 million in potential add-ons. The 22-year-old Brazilian was a long-term target for Tottenham, who failed to sign him during the 2025-26 campaign.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hull City's manager Sergej Jakirovic has vowed to silence critics after his side defied the odds to seal promotion from the Championship play-offs, with few expecting the team to survive more than a year in the Premier League following their first top-flight campaign since 2016-17.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kevin Keegan, a former Liverpool and England star regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and a double Ballon d'Or winner, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was a celebrated player and manager, including a period reviving Newcastle.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Keegan, a legendary striker for Liverpool and England, has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. He was diagnosed and underwent treatment in January.
20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ronald Koeman announced his resignation as Netherlands coach after Morocco eliminated the team 3–2 on penalties in the World Cup last 32, with the match finishing 1–1 after extra time in Monterrey.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman stepped down after his team was knocked out of the World Cup by Morocco 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. Koeman cited the responsibility as head coach and alluded to personal health matters, including his wife's cancer diagnosis.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
Newcastle have signed French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the transfer fee reported at up to 28.5 million euros. The France Under-21 international made 34 Ligue 2 appearances last season after joining Reims from Guingamp in summer 2023.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert apologized for organizing the spying of a Middlesbrough training session, saying he is responsible for everything that has happened. The club was thrown out of the Championship play-offs after admitting to sending a young intern to spy on Boro, and the English Football League found the act "deplorable."
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hull City secured promotion to the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on May 23, 2026, with Oli McBurnie scoring the winning goal. The club returns to the Premier League for the first time since 2017 after avoiding relegation to the third tier the previous season.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Football Association is investigating Southampton after the club admitted observing Middlesbrough's training session during semi-final play-offs, as well as two other similar incidents during the season. An independent disciplinary commission expelled Southampton from the Championship play-off final, docked the club four points for next season, and the club's appeal was dismissed.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Southampton has appealed its expulsion from the Championship play-off final after an English Football League disciplinary commission found the club guilty of spying on Middlesbrough's training session. The club argues the punishment is disproportionate to previous sanctions in English football history.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton after Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike, a second-half collapse that handed Arsenal control of the Premier League title race. Arsenal now needs to win their final three games to claim the championship, five points ahead of City with one game in hand.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to secure promotion to the Premier League as second-place finishers in the Championship, joining Coventry in the top flight next season. Manager Kieran McKenna has led the club to three promotions in four campaigns after the team struggled in their previous Premier League season.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to secure second place in the Championship and immediate promotion to the Premier League, joining Coventry in the top flight. Hollywood-backed Wrexham missed out on the play-offs.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez scored a first-half header to secure Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues into the final against Manchester City in their first match after manager Liam Rosenior's sacking.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City became the first side to reach four consecutive FA Cup finals after a 2-1 semi-final comeback victory over Southampton at Wembley, with goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez. City will face Chelsea or Leeds in the final and are in contention for a domestic treble after winning the League Cup.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, moving the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League. Manchester City remain close behind on the same points but with fewer goals scored, with Arsenal able to extend their advantage before City's next match.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side has not given up on winning the Premier League title despite surrendering first place to Manchester City. The Gunners, level on points with City but behind on goals scored, can reclaim top spot by avoiding defeat against Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Friday that Spanish midfielder Rodri will not be risked in the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend due to a groin injury, with the focus on proving his fitness for a league trip to Everton on May 4.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal and Manchester City are level on 70 points with five games remaining; Arsenal can return to the summit with a win or draw at home to Newcastle while City play Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals. Tottenham, winless in the Premier League since December, face relegation and must beat Wolves to restore hope of avoiding the second tier for the first time in nearly 50 years.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →