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Leicester Lose Appeal, Six‑Point Deduction Stays

Leicester City’s appeal against a six‑point deduction for breaching English Football League financial rules was dismissed, keeping them 22nd in the Championship with five games left.

Leicester City’s appeal was rejected, leaving the club’s six‑point deduction in place. The sanction, imposed in February for breaching financial rules, has pushed the club down to 22nd, one point from safety with five fixtures remaining.