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West Ham's David Sullivan faces sex allegations

West Ham's former chairman David Sullivan has quit amid claims he pressured aspiring models for sex, leading to contact with the football regulator.

The football regulator is in contact with West Ham following the allegations made against co-owner David Sullivan. Sullivan, 77, recently stepped down as chairman to fight what he described as "false allegations" regarding his conduct.

According to The Times, the claims involve Sullivan pressuring young or aspiring models in their late teens or early 20s. The newspaper stated it conducted a two-year investigation involving interviews with dozens of former models and industry sources. afnews.co.za