- David Sullivan has resigned as chairman of West Ham United with immediate effect after 16 years in the role.
- His decision comes two weeks after the East London club was relegated from the Premier League.
- Sullivan stated he is stepping down to fight "false allegations" concerning his private life, clarifying that these do not relate to his time in football or the club's operations.
- He expressed that he does not want personal matters to become an unnecessary distraction or source of instability for the club.
- Interim chief executive officer Karim Virani will continue to oversee the club's day-to-day operations.
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