Pochettino: Strip Chelsea of title, give it to Tottenham

The former Spurs boss believes Chelsea's rule breaches should hand Tottenham a Premier League crown.

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What happened. Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of a Premier League title and for it to be awarded to Tottenham, after Chelsea admitted to breaching transfer rules during the 2016/17 season. Chelsea were fined and given a suspended transfer ban after self-reporting £47million in illegal payments to agents between 2011 and 2018.

• Chelsea admitted to £47m in illegal payments to agents, including in Eden Hazard's signing.
• The club received a fine and a suspended transfer ban from the Premier League and FA.
• Pochettino managed Tottenham and later Chelsea, but won no trophies at Spurs.

Pochettino's comments add to the debate over whether Chelsea's punishment was sufficient, given their self-reporting and the timing of the breaches.

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