Tag: allegations

West Ham shareholders address David Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal
13 June 2026 Off

West Ham shareholders address David Sullivan allegations and agree ownership deal

By Total Football News

Kretinsky, who bought his initial stake in West Ham in November 2021, and Gold, whose late father David was Sullivan’s long-term business partner, said their vision for West Ham’s future is being backed by fellow shareholders Tripp Smith, Daniel Harris and Terry Brown.

“We are taking these steps because West Ham needs to be truly united at this moment in its history,” they said.

“We expect to finalise this transaction

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Football regulator contacts West Ham over ‘serious allegations’ against Sullivan
9 June 2026 Off

Football regulator contacts West Ham over ‘serious allegations’ against Sullivan

By Total Football News

One woman, Florence (not her real name), said she felt forced to have sex with Sullivan in 1999 when she went to his Essex mansion for a business meeting

Sullivan looked at her modelling portfolio, she said, and then asked her to strip down to her underwear, which she did.

“I’ll give you a little bit of work because you’ve taken the trouble,” she recalled him saying. But she said

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David Coote: PGMOL taking new allegations around Premier League official ‘very seriously’
13 November 2024 Off

David Coote: PGMOL taking new allegations around Premier League official ‘very seriously’

By Total Football News

Referees’ body PGMOL says it is taking new allegations around Premier League official David Coote “very seriously”.

Coote is suspended from his role pending an investigation into a video which emerged earlier this week, in which the 42-year-old appeared to make disparaging remarks about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

On Wednesday the Sun newspaper published pictures it says were taken during this summer’s European Championship, alleging they appear to show

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Mohamed Al Fayed: ‘Several enquiries’ made over abuse allegations relating to time at Fulham FC
26 September 2024 Off

Mohamed Al Fayed: ‘Several enquiries’ made over abuse allegations relating to time at Fulham FC

By Total Football News

Lawyers representing some of Mohamed Al Fayed’s accusers say they have received “several enquiries” relating to Fulham Football Club during the late billionaire’s 16 years of ownership.

Al Fayed was accused by more than 20 female ex-employees of sexual assault or rape in a BBC documentary which aired last week.

The Harrods boss, who died last year aged 94, was chairman of Fulham between 1997 and 2013, and a spokesman

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Antony police investigation closed but prosecutors could look into allegations
21 August 2024 Off

Antony police investigation closed but prosecutors could look into allegations

By Total Football News

A Brazilian police investigation into allegations of domestic abuse by Manchester United winger Antony has concluded without any charges being brought, but prosecutors could still look into the claims.

The 24-year-old, who has denied wrongdoing, remains the subject of a Greater Manchester Police investigation.

Allegations of domestic abuse were made against Antony by three women in September last year, though he has not been arrested or charged in either Brazil

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‘No case to answer’ after West Brom staff racism allegations
5 August 2024 Off

‘No case to answer’ after West Brom staff racism allegations

By Total Football News

West Bromwich Albion have found there is “no case to answer” following a two-month investigation into allegations of racism from a member of staff.

In May, the Championship side suspended an employee after allegations were made in a 10-point grievance letter seen by BBC Sport.

The letter included accusations of “racist and biased practises” in repeated incidents against black players at the club.

Albion said the independent investigation led

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West Brom: Championship club suspend member of staff after racism allegations
22 May 2024 Off

West Brom: Championship club suspend member of staff after racism allegations

By Total Football News

West Brom have suspended an employee and launched an investigation after allegations of racism.

The member of football staff has been accused of operating ‘racist and biased practises’ in a 10-point grievance letter, seen by BBC Sport.

The club are now looking into the matter with managing director Mark Miles having been made aware of the complaint earlier this month.

The letter alleges several detailed examples of repeated incidents of

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