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Pochettino calls for Chelsea to lose 2016-17 title over secret payments
Mauricio Pochettino argued Tottenham should receive the title after Chelsea's secret payments inquiry, BBC News reports.
The short version
- Mauricio Pochettino suggested that Tottenham should be retroactively crowned 2016-17 Premier League champions.[BBC News]
- The call follows a Premier League investigation finding Chelsea made £47 million in secret payments between 2011 and 2018.[BBC News]
- Chelsea won the 2016-17 title with 93 points, seven ahead of Tottenham, and faced fines from UEFA, the FA, and the Premier League.[BBC News]
Key facts
- Mauricio Pochettino suggested Tottenham should be awarded the 2016-17 Premier League title after Chelsea breached rules.[BBC News]
- A Premier League investigation concluded Chelsea made £47 million in secret payments to unregistered agents and third parties from 2011 to 2018.[BBC News]
- Chelsea won the 2016-17 league title with 93 points, finishing seven points ahead of runners-up Tottenham.[BBC News]
- Chelsea received fines from UEFA, the Premier League, and the Football Association for financial breaches.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- Whether football governing bodies will consider any additional sanctions against Chelsea beyond the previously issued fines remains unconfirmed.[BBC News]
Sources
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