• •BBC Sport reports the Independent Football Regulator has initiated contact with West Ham regarding serious allegations against co-owner David Sullivan
• •Multiple women have accused the billionaire of abusing his professional position to coerce them into sexual encounters, reportedly involving individuals as young as their late teens
• •The scope of the regulator's investigation remains undefined, and it is currently unclear what specific regulatory powers will be applied to this private conduct case

The Independent Football Regulator has contacted West Ham United following reports of serious allegations against co-owner David Sullivan. These claims, detailed by BBC Sport, involve multiple women who allege Sullivan used his power to solicit sex, with some instances involving women in their late teens. The development marks an early test for the regulator’s authority regarding the conduct of club owners. Whether this oversight leads to formal sanctions against the club or its leadership remains to be seen.