Pochettino: Chelsea should be stripped of 2017 title

The Argentine believes Tottenham deserve to be recognised as 2017 Premier League champions after Chelsea's transfer breaches.

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What happened. Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of their 2017 Premier League title, insisting Tottenham should be recognised as champions because Chelsea broke transfer rules. Chelsea were fined and given a suspended transfer ban after admitting violations between 2011 and 2018.

• Chelsea admitted making £47m in illegal payments to agents, including on Eden Hazard's signing.
• The Premier League said leniency was due to new owners self-reporting the issue in 2022.
• Pochettino, who later managed Chelsea, believes Tottenham were unfairly punished.

“I’ve said that, that we should win one titl”

— Mauricio Pochettino

Pochettino's comments add to the debate over Chelsea's punishment and whether their 2017 title should be revoked.

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