Southampton manager Tonda Eckert fined and suspended for spying on rival teams in England

In England, Southampton manager Tonda Eckert has been fined £28,000 and given a suspended six-week ban for his role in the "spygate" scandal. He admitted to authorizing the observation of training sessions of three rival clubs last season. The FA announced the sanctions on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Southampton were expelled from the Championship playoff final and received a four-point deduction for the 2026-27 season. The ban is suspended until the end of the 2027-28 season.