Tottenham to Face a Penalty from FA

Tottenham and Daniel Levy are under investigation by the FA regarding Jermain Defoe's transfer to Portsmouth in 2008. The FA is looking into a breach of agent rules involving the unlicensed agent Mitchell Thomas. The arbitration panel heard that Daniel Levy allegedly used licensed agent Stuart Peters, but evidence of a representation contract is yet to be provided. Possible punishments for Tottenham and Levy include a transfer ban, points deduction, or relegation. Players and agents involved could face warnings, fines, or football bans. The seriousness of the matter is emphasized by the FA, and precedents, such as the 10-point deduction for Everton in 2023, indicate the potential severity of sanctions.