The English Football League delayed a decision on the League Championship side Leeds United "spygate" controversy on Friday as it continues to investigate and "seek clarification in a number of areas." Leeds Manager Marcelo Bielsa admitted last month that his coaching staff had "watched all of their opponents in training this season" after one of them was removed from Derby County’s training ground the day before their Championship match (REUTERS, 2/8).
Police detained two EPL side Southampton fans who "appeared to mock the death" of Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala. Two men were filmed "apparently making plane gestures" during Southampton’s loss to Cardiff. Southampton later confirmed police had detained two men, adding, “Such behavior has no place in our game and will not be tolerated at St Mary’s. The club will ban those supporters identified" (London GUARDIAN, 2/9).
Spanish football club Platges de Calvia reportedly inquired about whether it can claim a "training compensation fee" as a percentage of the £15M ($19.4M) Cardiff City paid Nantes for Sala. The Argentine played as a youth for Soledat -- a club that was taken over by Platges in '16 (THE SUN, 2/8).