Leicester avoid points penalty in promotion chase

Reuters Apr 12, 2024, 01:42 PM ET Leicester City cannot be deducted any points in the second-tier Championship if they are convicted of any violations of the Premier League's spending rules, the English Football League (EFL) said on Friday. Leicester, who were relegated from the top flight last season, were referred to an independent commission by the Premier League last month for alleged violations of the league's spending rules. - Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, NWSL more (U.S.) The Championship's governing body EFL wrote to the Premier League saying they would apply any sanction handed down on Leicester while they...