Leicester fail in appeal against points deduction for breaching spending rules

• Leicester City's appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching financial rules has been dismissed by an independent board.
• The penalty was imposed for offences against the EFL’s profit and sustainability rules over a three-year period ending in 2024.
• The club had challenged the independent commission's recommendation of the sanction, but the appeal board upheld the decision.
• This ruling further complicates Leicester City's fight against relegation in the Sky Bet Championship.
• Currently in 22nd place, one point from safety, the club stated its focus is now on the remaining five matches of the season.

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Leicester lose appeal against six-point deduction in major blow to Championship survival hopes