Incoming Premier League chief executive David Pemsel has resigned from the position before he was due to take up the role in February, according to a statement from the league on Friday (via the Guardian).
Pemsel, 51, was scheduled to succeed Richard Scudamore in the position, but Sky News correspondent Martha Kelner reported that was no longer the case:
Martha KelnerDavid Pemsel has resigned his role as chief executive of the Premier League. Had been due to start next year.
The Telegraph said on Thursday that Premier League executives were considering Pemsel's future after The Sun reported on allegations regarding his private life.