Vinai Venkatesham forced to step down from role after taking Tottenham job

After agreeing to join Tottenham Hotspur as their new chief executive officer this summer, Vinai Venkatesham has now agreed to step down from his role as the chair of the Wembley Stadium Advisory Board.

Last week, Spurs confirmed that Venkatesham is set to be the latest addition to their board, having agreed to join as the new CEO at the end of this season.

The 44-year-old held the same position at Spurs’ fierce rivals, Arsenal, for over a decade before resigning last year...