(FILES) Southampton's German head coach Tonda Eckert looks up before the start of the English FA Cup fifth round football match between Fulham and Southampton at Craven Cottage in London on March 8, 2026. Southampton boss Tonda Eckert on October 07, 2026, escaped major punishment for his role in the so-called "Spygate" scandal after the Football Association announced a suspended ban. Eckert has also been fined £28,000 ($37,000) and given a reprimand but avoided a lengthy ban and is free to continue in his role at the Championship club. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP via Getty Images) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /