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David Sullivan resigns as West Ham joint-chair amid allegations

11 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:48 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

David Sullivan resigns as West Ham joint-chair amid allegations
Summary

David Sullivan has stepped down as joint-chair and director of West Ham United effective immediately. His resignation comes as he intends to tackle 'false allegations' regarding his personal life, which he claims are factually incorrect. The club issued a statement confirming that the allegations do not pertain to West Ham or its operations. Sullivan's decision was made to avoid disruption to the club while he addresses these matters in private. Interim CEO Karim Virani will oversee the club's daily operations during this time.

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By the Numbers
  • •David Sullivan resigns from West Ham United immediately.
  • •He cites 'false allegations' as the reason for his departure.
  • •Allegations do not relate to club operations.
  • •Karim Virani will lead the club's daily operations.
Latest Updates
  • 2:18 PMESPN Soccer — West Ham chief steps down in wake of 'allegations'...
  • 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan quits ahead of 'historic allegations' to be made against him
  • 12:10 PMYahoo Sports — Sullivan statement in full following West Ham exit
  • 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Sullivan leaves joint-chair role at West Ham after 16 years
  • 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman as he fights ‘false allegations’ about private life
  • 11:26 AMThe Guardian Sport — David Sullivan steps down at West Ham to fight claims about private life
  • 11:25 AMYahoo Sports — Sullivan steps down as West Ham's joint chairman
  • 11:17 AMBBC Sport — Sullivan steps down as West Ham's joint chairman
What they're saying
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Joint-chair and director of relegated club to tackle ‘false allegations’ ‘I am absolutely not the person the media has decided to paint me as’ David Sullivan has announced his resignation as a joint-chair and director of West Ham with immediate effect in a statement. Sullivan and his legal representatives published his intention to stand down on the club’s website on Saturday “for the benefit of transparency”. It read: “I have recently become aware that factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life are due to be broadcast and published. Continue reading...

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West Ham joint-chairman David Sullivan stepped down on Saturday ahead of what the English soccer club called “historic allegations” to be made against him. In a statement, West Ham said Sullivan had left his leadership post after he was “made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations.” The club said it “understood none of the allegations relate to West Ham United or any of its operations.”

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West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan is stepping down from his position as joint chairman and director of the club with immediate effect "having been made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations".

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