Leicester lose appeal against points deduction

Leicester City have lost their appeal against a six-point deduction for breaching EFL financial rules, according to BBC Sport.

The decision upholds the penalty the club received earlier this year under the competition's financial regulations. It means the original sanction will stand after Leicester challenged it.

The points deduction had already been confirmed in official Premier League and EFL statements in February, and both sides later lodged appeals.

The latest ruling is an immediate development for Leicester's Championship position and adds another layer to the club's ongoing regulatory issues.

No detailed written reasons for the appeal outcome were immediately available in the reporting reviewed.