By Hannah Price

BBC News investigations

Premier League clubs have continued to play two footballers, and kept a boss in post, while knowing they are under police investigation for sexual or domestic violence.

Alleged victims told the BBC that the Football Association (FA) and Premier League prioritise commercial interests over the safety of women.

They describe a culture of fear associated with speaking out.

The football bodies say they take sexual misconduct very seriously.

Seven out of 20 Premier League clubs have had players or bosses investigated by the police for sexual offences since 2020, the BBC investigation found.

The celebrity status of top footballers has led to calls for footballers who become embroiled in criminal allegations to be suspended from playing until it has been fully investigated.

One senior MP told the BBC their public role-model position means it is crucial any allegations are handled appropriately.

Some of the women said when they reported their allegations - which included a historic report of child sexual abuse - to the FA and Premier League, they experienced delayed responses, a lack of transparency, or no action.