EFL hit Southampton with charge for Middlesbrough 'spying' drama before playoff clash

The EFL has charged Southampton after a club employee was discovered at Middlesbrough's training ground in the days leading up to their Championship playoff semi-final clash. The alleged spying incident prompted an official investigation by the EFL, which has now formally charged Southampton in connection with the breach. The case has drawn significant attention given the high-stakes nature of the playoff fixture between the two sides.