[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-southampton-charged-with-spying-efl-playoff-scandal":61,"news-related-southampton-charged-with-spying-efl-playoff-scandal-en":93,"news-related-match-southampton-charged-with-spying-efl-playoff-scandal-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":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":84,"title":92},"Southampton FC, the club of Japanese midfielder Kuryu Matsuki, is at the center of a major controversy just days before their crucial Championship playoff semi-final. The English Football League (EFL) has charged the club with a rule violation following allegations from their upcoming opponents, Middlesbrough.\n\nThe accusations stem from an incident reported by Sky Sports. Middlesbrough staff allegedly discovered an individual taking photos and videos at their private training ground. When confronted and asked to delete the footage and identify himself, the man reportedly fled to a nearby indoor area before later leaving the premises after altering his appearance.\n\nMiddlesbrough subsequently filed a formal complaint with the EFL. In response, the league issued a statement confirming that Southampton has been charged with a breach of EFL regulations. The matter has been referred to an Independent Disciplinary Commission.\n\nThe specific rule in question strictly prohibits spying on an opponent's training session within 72 hours of kick-off. This regulation was introduced in 2019 following the infamous \"Spygate\" incident involving then-Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa, who sent a staff member to watch Derby County train. Leeds was subsequently fined £200,000.\n\nGiven the timing of the alleged offense—just before the first leg of the playoff semi-final—the EFL has requested an expedited process. While clubs are typically given 14 days to respond to charges, the league has asked the commission to shorten this deadline and hold a hearing as soon as possible.\n\nSouthampton, who finished the regular Championship season in fourth place, are vying for promotion back to the Premier League. The club has issued a brief statement on its official website, acknowledging the situation. \"The club will cooperate fully with the EFL throughout this process,\" the statement read. \"As this is an ongoing investigation, we will not be making any further comment at this time.\"\n\nThe outcome of the disciplinary hearing could result in a significant financial penalty for the club, casting a shadow over their promotion ambitions. Based on reporting from サッカーキング.","news","Southampton face EFL charges for allegedly spying on Middlesbrough's training before their Championship playoff semi-final. A fine is possible, echoing a 2019","328354404988096513","326135628607524864","Football League","0","2026-05-08T23:26:16Z","southampton-charged-with-spying-efl-playoff-scandal","Soccer King","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.soccer-king.jp\u002Fnews\u002Fworld\u002Feng\u002F20260509\u002F2157308.html","326257808251031552","Middlesbrough",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83],"326257807630274560","326257546358689792","326257808217477120","326222707169431552","326255038584328192","326257546392244224","326257551639318528",[75,85,86,87,88,89,90,91],"Southampton","Leeds","Derby","Anderlecht","Legia Warszawa","Nottingham Forest","Mannsdorf-Großenzersdorf","Southampton Charged With Spying: EFL Playoff Scandal",[94,132,139,163],{"awayTeamId":82,"awayTeamName":90,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":95,"homeTeamId":96,"homeTeamName":97,"id":98,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":99,"matchName":100,"publishedAt":101,"slug":102,"sourceName":103,"sourceURL":104,"teamId":105,"teamName":106,"teamIds":107,"teamNames":119,"title":131},"David Sullivan's chronic mismanagement and over £200m wasted on transfers left West Ham in ruins, culminating in a shambolic relegation to the Championship.","326257545712766976","Manchester United","334391699230953473","327054566501650432","Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest","2026-05-25T07:00:19Z","why-west-ham-were-relegated-sullivan-s-200m-failures","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fmay\u002F25\u002Fblame-for-west-ham-relegation-sits-at-the-feet-of-david-sullivan","326257546153168896","West Ham",[105,96,82,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,117,118,78],"326257545968619520","326257537965887488","326257545792458752","326255039347691520","326257546459353088","326257545754710016","326257546094448640","326257546220277760","326257545830207488","326255048646463488","326257546325135360",[106,97,90,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130,86],"Arsenal","GIL Vicente","Bournemouth","Fiorentina","Sunderland","Newcastle","Tottenham","Chelsea","Fulham","Flamengo","Brentford","Why West Ham Were Relegated: Sullivan's £200m+ Failures",{"awayTeamId":82,"awayTeamName":90,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":133,"homeTeamId":96,"homeTeamName":97,"id":134,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":99,"matchName":100,"publishedAt":101,"slug":135,"sourceName":103,"sourceURL":104,"teamId":105,"teamName":106,"teamIds":136,"teamNames":137,"title":138},"Wasted £105m from Declan Rice sale, poor signings, and constant manager turmoil sealed West Ham's relegation under owner David Sullivan.","334260640375902209","why-west-ham-s-relegation-is-down-to-david-sullivan",[105,96,82,108,109,110,111,112,113,114,116,115,117],[106,97,90,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,128,127,129],"Why West Ham's Relegation Is Down to David Sullivan",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":140,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":141,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":142,"slug":143,"sourceName":144,"sourceURL":145,"teamId":146,"teamName":147,"teamIds":148,"teamNames":155,"title":162},"Bohemians 1905 will enter a fan C team in Czech ninth tier next season, letting supporters play competitively in the kangaroo badge, a unique project.","333319207863193601","2026-05-22T16:49:28Z","bohemians-1905-to-enter-fan-c-team-9th-tier-next-season","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fce8pwgzy8dko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257702781063168","Bohemians 1905",[146,149,150,80,113,151,152,153,154,82],"326222711976103936","326257672636600320","326257554411753472","326257556324356096","326257565635710976","326222713142120448",[147,156,157,88,125,158,159,160,161,90],"Australia","Bohemians","Newcastle Jets","Newells Old Boys","Getafe","Canada","Bohemians 1905 to Enter Fan C Team: 9th Tier Next Season",{"awayTeamId":164,"awayTeamName":165,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":166,"homeTeamId":110,"homeTeamName":122,"id":167,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":168,"matchName":169,"publishedAt":170,"slug":171,"sourceName":103,"sourceURL":172,"teamId":173,"teamName":174,"teamIds":175,"teamNames":179,"title":183},"326257546258026496","Manchester City","Aston Villa's Europa parade complicates Sunday's Manchester City trip, putting Champions League spot at risk for rivals.","332978159886536705","327054822589075456","Bournemouth vs Manchester City","2026-05-21T16:38:54Z","villa-s-parade-test-recovering-for-city-after-europa-win","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fmay\u002F21\u002Faston-villa-europa-league-final-victory-parade-toughest-test","326257546425798656","Aston Villa",[173,110,164,74,77,176,177,178],"326257807814823936","326257808125202432","326257808339111936",[174,122,165,75,85,180,181,182],"Birmingham","Hull City","Rotherham","Villa's Parade Test: Recovering for City After Europa Win"]