spying

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Southampton were expelled from the play-offs in May after a member of staff was found spying on Middlesbrough training before their Championship play-off semi-final.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

“You could start to see things exposed that shouldn’t be discussed, things that are real and truly sensitive,” said Mark Fowler, a former senior CIA officer who ran spying operations against Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

She asked Pauken if he was spying on China or working for the Central Intelligence Agency, to which he said no.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"The general feeling is that spying is a side issue and not taken very seriously," says Kevin Hatchard, a Bundesliga match commentator.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

His deception plan led to victory in the Revolution, a war of shooting—and spying.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen