[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-efl-probes-southampton-over-alleged-training-session-filming-before":43,"news-related-efl-probes-southampton-over-alleged-training-session-filming-before-en":75,"news-related-match-efl-probes-southampton-over-alleged-training-session-filming-before-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",6,23,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":66,"title":74},"The English Football League has launched an investigation into Southampton following a formal complaint from Middlesbrough regarding alleged pre-match surveillance activities. The Championship club claims Southampton filmed one of their training sessions in the lead-up to their play-off semi-final encounter.\n\nMiddlesbrough reportedly brought the matter to the attention of EFL officials after discovering that their training preparations may have been captured on camera by representatives of the opposing side. The complaint centers on the timing of the alleged filming, which took place before the crucial two-legged semi-final tie between the clubs.\n\nThe EFL confirmed it is looking into the allegations as part of its regulatory oversight of the competition. The governing body takes such complaints seriously, as filming another team's training sessions without permission could potentially breach competition rules and fair play principles that govern professional football in England.\n\nSouthampton, who are seeking promotion back to the Premier League through the play-offs, now face scrutiny over their pre-match conduct. The Saints advanced to the semi-final stage after finishing in the Championship play-off positions during the regular season, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Middlesbrough.\n\nMiddlesbrough, managed by Michael Carrick, view the alleged filming as a potential breach of sporting etiquette and competitive fairness. The Teesside club believes their tactical preparations should remain confidential ahead of such an important fixture, which carries significant financial and sporting implications for both teams.\n\nThe investigation adds an off-field subplot to what promises to be an intense play-off battle between two clubs with ambitions of reaching the top flight. Both Southampton and Middlesbrough have invested heavily in their squads this season with promotion the ultimate goal.\n\nThe EFL has not yet announced a timeline for completing its investigation or any potential sanctions that might result from the findings. The outcome could range from a formal warning to financial penalties depending on the severity of any rule breaches uncovered during the probe.\n\nBased on reporting from Mirror - Football.","news","The English Football League investigates Southampton after Middlesbrough lodged a complaint alleging the club filmed a training session ahead of their Championship play-off semi-final encounter.","327950221680054273","326135627642834944","League","0","2026-05-07T21:20:56Z","efl-probes-southampton-over-alleged-training-session-filming-before","Mirror","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mirror.co.uk\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002Fchampionship-middlesbrough-southampton-efl-playoffs-37126793","326257807630274560","Southampton",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65],"326257808251031552","326222711682502656","326222707169431552","326257546392244224","326257613643714560","326257623760375808","326257636301344768",[57,67,68,69,70,71,72,73],"Middlesbrough","England","Anderlecht","Nottingham Forest","Hassania 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The veteran left-back's future is in doubt.","326222712143876096","Portugal","337603513989206017","327115058687512576","Portugal vs Congo DR","2026-06-03T12:31:32Z","why-yuri-berchiche-s-renewal-stalls-athletic-club-wage-cut","Marca","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.marca.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fathletic\u002F2026\u002F06\u002F03\u002Fterzic-dio-renovacion-yuri-espera-respuesta-club.html","326257565275000832","Athletic Club",[183,174,171,186,187,118,188,189,61,126,190,191],"326255042430504960","326257537596788736","326257539962376192","326257550813040640","326255038114566144","326255040400461824",[184,175,172,193,194,129,195,196,69,137,197,198],"Servette FC","FC Porto","Como","SCR Altach","Santa Clara","FC Santa Coloma","Why Yuri Berchiche's Renewal Stalls: Athletic Club Wage Cut"]