Leicester City Football Club lost its appeal before the independent appeals committee, meaning the penalty of a 6-point deduction remains in effect due to violations of profitability and financial sustainability rules.

The decision regarding the English Premier League champion from a decade ago confirms the validity of the penalty imposed by the main disciplinary committee.

The team's position in the Championship standings has been significantly affected, as they now occupy the 22nd place, just one point away from the safety zone, with five matches remaining until the end of the season. This heightens concerns about relegation to the second division.

The appeal was rejected after the club challenged the validity of the disciplinary committee and the level of the penalty, but the appeals committee dismissed all of Leicester's arguments, affirming the decision's validity.

Leicester City is now preparing to face the remaining matches in an attempt to stay in the Championship, which increases the pressure on the players and the coaching staff in the decisive rounds.