Soccer-West Ham co-chair Sullivan steps down over 'false' historic allegations

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Crystal Palace - London Stadium, London, Britain - September 20, 2025 West Ham United chairman David Sullivan in the stands before the match Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) - West Ham United co-chairman ⁠David Sullivan resigned from his position with immediate effect on Saturday after becoming aware of what he ⁠called "factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations" about to be published.

The 77-year-old businessman also stepped down ‌as a director of WH Holding Limited and West Ham, who were relegated from the Premier League on the final day of the season.