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Pemsel resigns as Premier League chief executive amid reports of harassment

The 51-year-old has been forced to tender his resignation three months before starting in his new role after allegations in the tabloid press

David Pemsel, the former Guardian Media Group CEO due to take over as chief executive of the Premier League, has resigned from the role before starting after allegations of harassment.

The Premier League have confirmed Richard Masters will remain in the role as interim chief executive.

Pemsel was appointed in October – the third choice after the retirement of former incumbent Richard Scudamore in November 2018 – and had been due to begin work in the role in February 2020.