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25 March 2024 - 5:30 AM

Leicester City have initiated legal action against both the Premier League and the English Football League (EFL), expressing their dismay at the measures taken by these governing bodies.

The club is challenging potential sanctions that could include points deductions from both leagues due to alleged financial irregularities.

According to a statement from Leicester City, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, the club are currently under a transfer embargo

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