[48480] Storm in the Premier League: Senior coach investigated on suspicion of sexual harassment

Shake-up in the sports world: Investigation against a senior coach in the Premier League

A public storm is erupting today, May 3, 2026, following reports of the investigation of a senior team coach in the Premier League in soccer on suspicion of committing sexual harassment offenses. According to initial reports on News from the Field on Telegram, the coach appeared this morning at the police station accompanied by the team manager, where he was questioned under caution.

In a detailed report published on Israeli Football Updates, which relies on N12 reports, it was noted that the coach was released under restrictive conditions. Regarding his version, the coach claimed in a conversation with N12: "I don't believe I said or did that. I don't remember, I drank a lot".

Additional details revealed on 📣 Crazy about Football - Yossi Adani indicate that the suspicion attributed to the coach concerns the sexual harassment of a taxi driver. Other media outlets, including ynet news, Sport 5 and Ice, confirmed the investigation, while Israel News Without Censorship mentioned the name of the coach, Ronny Deila, as the one at the center of the affair.

The investigation into his case continues, and as of this hour, no official responses have been received from the soccer club where he coaches or from the league management.