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Tuesday briefing: Birmingham face Football League charges after takeover investigation

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21 February 2023 - 4:30 AM

Birmingham City and a “number of individuals” have been charged by the English Football League (EFL) with alleged rule breaches following an investigation into a takeover bid.

The charge – which didn’t name any individuals – comes following the collapse of a takeover bid led by the former Barcelona and Milan striker, Maxi Lopez, in December.

“Following the conclusion of an investigation into the proposed acquisition of Control at Birmingham City, the EFL has toda

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