New Delhi, June 6 -- West Ham United has announced that co-owner David Sullivan has resigned as joint chairman and director with immediate effect. The move comes after the club was informed about the planned release of serious historic allegations. Sullivan, the club's largest shareholder with a 38.8% stake following the death of his long-time partner David Gold in January 2023, is stepping away to handle the matter privately and limit any impact on the club.

The club confirmed it had "been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations". Sullivan has denied any "illegal conduct". In its statement, West Ham said he is leaving "in order to avoid disruption to the club while he addresses the matter privately".

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