as we know now the managing director since 2014, lee charnley was arrested.s this afternoon. while that raid was happening here, there was another search at a house about eight miles away. we understand that home belongs to a football club executive. no official statement from the club today about the search at that home, about the arrest this afternoon. fans in the city, real mixed emotions from them today, of course, they saw their beloved club promoted back to the premier league just two days ago, but there are massive investigation, 180 officers, 50 raided west ham's ground earlier this morning. this afternoon, we're learning that chelsea is also part of this investigation. they're helping hmrc with their inquiries the no arrests have been made there. we don't know the specific nature of this investigation this afternoon, but of course, it does follow this parliamentary committee at the beginning of the year when it was revealed that 43 players, 12 clubs, eight agents, all the subject of an open inquiry by hmrc following concerns about tax arrangements wi

they arrived behind the milburn stand, the managing director since 2014, lee charnley was arrested.ficers this afternoon. while the search was going on here, another search was happening at a house about eight miles from here. we understand that that was a home of a football executive. we're hearing reports that the club's training ground was also searched. no official statement from the club today though about the search here at the house or at the training ground. fans here in the city, of course, very mixed emotions from them. they saw their club promoted back to the premier league just two days ago. we don't know the specific nature of this investigation today, but of course, remember back in january, investigation today, but of course, remember back injanuary, concerns at the parliamentary committee talking about the tax arrangements within the football industry. we learned then that 43 players, 12 clu bs, learned then that 43 players, 12 clubs, eight agents, the subject of open inquiries by hmrc. but certainly, here today, what we know is that lee charnley, the managing direct

newcastle united's lee charnley has been released without charge by hmrc.. he was released at 5pm this morning. he was released at 5pm this evening. bbc sport is understanding hmrc may wish to speak with him again and over the course of the next few weeks. from newcastle's point of view, it's bad timing, they should be celebrating because they've just been promoted back to the premier league. i'm certain fans will be celebrating and it's a great achievement by the club. it's a great achievement by the clu b. asto n it's a great achievement by the club. aston villa and norwich found it was so difficult to bounce back at the first attempt. it is going to have a cloud over the affairs of newcastle somewhat. at the present time there is no evidence that anything illegal has taken place so i think the fans should just enjoy themselves. i think they are playing tomorrow night and will be chasing tomorrow night and will be chasing to get the championship, unless brighton can pip them to it. thank you. theresa may is due to meet european commission president jean—c

in addition to that, among the arrests natalie mentioned, it's been reported that lee charnley the managingunited, 39 years old and the right—hand man to the club's owner mike ashley was among those arrested as part of raids which took place not just arrested as part of raids which took place notjust on arrested as part of raids which took place not just on the facilities but at the heinz of various individuals involved in the game. —— at the homes. the taxman has a difficult relationship with this board and it'sjust got more relationship with this board and it's just got more awkward relationship with this board and it'sjust got more awkward over the la st 24 it'sjust got more awkward over the last 24 hours. there's a real sense that tax authorities are taking a closer look at this sport, which generates billions of pounds not just for clubs and players but also the agents. there is increasing scrutiny, whether it's over players personal tax arrangements, or winding—up petition is for indebted clubs, or cross—border transfer payments. what is clear is that this isa payments. what is clear

newcastle's managing director lee charnley was among "several men within professional football" who wereleased without charge at about earlier this evening. hmrc deployed 180 officers across the uk and france. our sports editor dan roan has been at newcastle's st james' park. the bbc suspects the tax fraud amounts to £5 million. the taxman has a difficult relationship with the sport and it's just gotten a lot more awkward over the last 2a hours. there is a real sense that the tax authorities are taking a closer look which generates so much money for clubs and players and for agents. it is increasing scrutiny over players image rights and personal tax arrangements or whether winding—up petition is for indebted clu b winding—up petition is for indebted club saw as seems the case, cross—border transfer payments. burnley midfielderjoey barton says his 18 month ban from all aspects of football "effectively forces him into an early retirement". barton's admitted an fa misconduct charge relating to betting. between march and may last year, the 34—year—old placed 1,260 bets on football matches o

we also know saintjames ‘s park was raided and in the high—profile arrest lee charnley was arrested.been managing director since 2008 and this comes days after newcastle were promoted back to the premier league. the training grounds of both clubs were raided. we know officers visited chelsea this morning and they are not under investigation, day when notts raided and a spokesman told the bbc in connection with the wider investigation, h mrc have requested information which the club will provide. look who is back, maria sharapova who has made herfirst appearance since she was banned for doping. she has work to do to get back. now she has to see if she can get a wild card into the french open. here is a statement from the person who will be overseeing all of that. he will be keeping us waiting on whether maria sharapova will be playing in the french open. in other big story to talk about fifa today. in the world cup and russian video replays will be used. let's go to the sports centre now and speak to mark edwards. this has been in the offing but how is it going to work? first things f

one of those arrested was newcastle united's managing director, lee charnley, released tonight withoutball who believe that non—disclosed payments is endemic in the game and i think also, for her majesty's revenue and customs to deploy quite so many officers, on what's clearly quite a far—reaching investigation, i'm not inclined to believe they're doing that on flippant grounds. so i think it's pretty serious. france has provided plenty of footballing talent to the english game, there's no suggestion these players have been involved in any wrong—doing, but tonight the french authorities said they were looking into suspected secret payments during transfers between the two countries. the afa wants to see the harshest possible penalties and sanctions handed down to anyone in football who engages in illegal or any actions which are against the regulations of the fa or fifa, both for the good of the game and also so that agents know they can practice their trade on a level playing field. tonight, the french authorities confirmed they'd conducted ten searches with four people placed in poli

newcastle united, was raided and in the minds high—profile arrests of art that managing director lee charnleythis comes just days after newcastle were promoted back to the premier league. the training grounds of both clubs were also raided. and we now know officers from hmrc visited chelsea this morning. they are not under investigation, they were not raided, a spokesman told the bbc a connection to the wider investigation, hmrc requested certain information which the club will provide. thank you very much. this is bbc news at five — the headlines. the last prime ministers questions before polling day, jeremy corbyn and theresa may traded blows about the nhs and security and the quality of leadership. tax officials have raided west ham and newcastle united football clubs as part of an investigation into suspected fraud. surrey police have strongly criticised, been criticised for returning a collection of shotguns to this man who went on to give his partner and her daughter. and its board is at the end ofjoy barton and his football career, the 34—year—old has been banned for 18 months after ad

what do we know from the newcastle under things about lee charnley, the managing director here? here? he has been a managing directorfor the last three years but he is very much part of the fabric of newcastle united. he has been involved with the club for most of his adult life. he was only 36 when he became managing director and has been involved with the club for about 20 years. this is a significant blow on a sporting level for newcastle as well because only two days ago, the club won back its place in the premier league. inevitably, these events to create further uncertainty around st james' park. this morning, we have had a statement from revenue and customs. i will read part of that. it says hmrc has arrested several men working within the professional football industry for a suspected income tax and national insurance fraud. it goes on to say that this criminal investigation sends a clear message that whoever you are, if you commit tax fraud, you can expect to face the consequences. there has been no further comment because clearly this investigation still is ata clearly