Summary

  • Sepp Blatter to quit as Fifa president

  • Arsenal's Jack Wilshere charged with misconduct

  • BBC investigation: 30 years of doping in athletics

  • What would you do if you were Fifa president? #bbcsportsday

  1. Leicestershire end 993-day wait for winpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    BBC Radio Leicester commentator Richard Rae watching Leicestershire beat Essex - their first Championship win in three years:

    "It might just be a second division county game, of not great consequence to most, but it's of huge consequence to those who cared, and when the Foxes lost four wickets while adding just 30 runs, the tension was almost unbearable.

    "It was heart-warming to see a Leicester-born player take them over the line in Lewis Hill, though the contributions of Angus Robson and new signing Andrea Agathangelou did help.

    "It was, said "Aggers", the best feeling he'd ever had on the field."

  2. Inside the Fifa villagepublished at 14:15 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Imogen Foulkes
    BBC News, Geneva

    I bumped into Fifa director Walter de Gregorio at the cafe next to Fifa HQ. He indicated the whole of Fifa management are "working" today and over the coming days. He said key was reform of the executive committee.

    He said it was "no use" for the president to say he was unable to monitor people (executive committee members) all the time. Therefore the committee had to be changed. He mentioned again the need for "integrity checks" on committee members.

  3. Ruling the worldpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Sergio AgueroImage source, Getty Images

    "I'll tell you a few things about making it in football, son."

    Sepp Blatter presented Sergio Aguero with the Golden Ball trophy at the Under-20 World Cup in 2007.

    Throughout the day, we'll be showing you the best Blatter pictures from over the years.

  4. Get involvedpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    We're asking you to finish this sentence: If I were in charge of Fifa I would.....

    Get involved on Twitter via the hashtag #BBCSportsday, external and on BBC Sport's Facebook page. , external

    Stephen Brogarth: If I was in charge of Fifa I would beg Arsene Wenger to run for president. Then let him run things.

    LukeR82: I would make sure the World Cup never left the home of football. We would look forward to England 2018, 2022, 2026 etc.

    Ross Quinn: If I was Fifa president I would punish diving, give three TV challenges, make refs declare allegiance and justify decisions post game.

    Is that all, Ross?

  5. BREAKING NEWSpublished at 14:03 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Jack WilshereImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal's Jack Wilshere has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following an incident on the club's FA Cup bus tour.

    An FA statement read: "It is alleged his conduct in making and/or inciting certain comments during the trophy tour was improper and/or brought the game into disrepute."

    The midfielder has until 18:00 BST on 10 June to respond to the charge.

    Arsenal decided not to take any action against Wilshere but the club did remind him of his responsibilities.

  6. NBA finalspublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    LeBron JamesImage source, Getty Images

    Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors go head-to-head on Wednesday in the first match of the NBA finals.

    The Warriors last won a title for the city of Oakland in 1975, while the city of Cleveland has not celebrated a championship since the 1964 when the Cleveland Browns won the NFL.

    Star players LeBron James and Stephen Curry will be hoping to lead their teams to victory.

  7. Bollywood Blatterpublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    Sepp Blatter visited India in 2007. What do you think might fall out when he pulls that off his head?

    Throughout the day, we'll be showing you the best Blatter pictures from over the years.

  8. Tears from Blatterpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Richard Conway
    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    "Sepp Blatter received a 10 minute standing ovation from approximately 400 staff when he spoke to them this morning.

    "The Fifa president was said to be close to tears by the applause.

    "He told the Fifa staff assembled in the main auditorium that they were a "fantastic team" and they should "stay strong". He also emphasised the reform work that he will now seek to undertake."

  9. French open: Williams v Erranipublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Serena WilliamsImage source, Getty Images

    Serena Williams needed only 46 minutes to get past Italy's Sara Errani the last time they faced each other in 2013.

    And two-time champion Williams is on course for another quick win in the quarter-finals of the French Open in Paris.

    She's taken the first set 6-1 in 27 minutes against the 17th seed.

  10. Glamorgan set target of 55published at 13:44 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    BBC Radio Wales Sport's Nick Webb at Cardiff:

    "Glamorgan need just 56 to win at the Swalec Stadium after working their way through the Northants lower order, despite resistance from the last pair of Mohammed Azharullah and Maurice Chambers to delay the lunch interval.

    "Andrew Salter with three wickets was the most successful bowler as Glamorgan look for a second consecutive championship win for the first time since May 2011."

  11. Warwickshire collapse gives Middlesex hopepublished at 13:42 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Toby Roland-JonesImage source, Getty Images

    BBC London 94.9's Kevin Hand at Lord's:

    "The game has sprung into life on the final day as a collapse of five wickets for 25 runs has seen Warwickshire reduced to 144-7, leading by 226 at lunch.

    "Toby Roland-Jones and James Harris have three wickets a piece with the latter now the leading wicket taker in the county with 35 scalps to his name this season."

  12. Nottinghamshire two wickets away from victorypublished at 13:41 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    BBC Radio Nottingham's Dave Bracegirdle at Trent Bridge:

    "Nottinghamshire would appear to be on course for their first County Championship win of the season

    "Having been set 310 to win, Sussex were blown away by accurate bowling and some injudicious shot selection.

    "Nottinghamshire's second innings lasted only a further 15 minutes at the start of the day, with three wickets going down in only 20 deliveries, for the addition of just 15 runs."

  13. Worcs close in on victory at Hantspublished at 13:38 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Michael CarberryImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Radio Solent's Kevan James at the Ageas Bowl:

    "Hampshire needing to bat most or all of today to earn a draw, lost Liam Dawson and Michael Carberry inside the first 50 minutes.

    "Jimmy Adams (47) and James Vince steadied the nerves somewhat until five minutes before the break when both fell lbw."

  14. Declaration sets up tense final day at Derbypublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    BBC Radio Gloucestershire's Bob Hunt at Derby:

    "There's an exciting end to a truncated match at Derby - the home side declared on their overnight score, then allowed Gloucestershire to make 49 without loss.

    "That meant that Derbyshire needed 302 for victory and the visitors made a great start before falling to 50-3."

  15. World reactionpublished at 13:34 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    BBC Monitoring have put together the following on Sepp Blatter's announcement on Tuesday:

    • For many Russians, the main question is whether their country will be stripped of the right to host the World Cup in 2018. "Russia need not worry," NTV television reassured its viewers. "What would be the point of taking the World Cup championships away from a country with just three years to go?" an expert told NTV.

    • Qatar's Al-Jazeera satellite TV ignored the story completely in its main Wednesday morning bulletin, even though the story received ample airtime on the channel's English-language service.

    • News of Mr Blatter's resignation is news throughout the Middle East.

    In Jordan, Al-Ra'y newspaper naturally backs Jordanian Prince Ali's bid for the Fifa presidency. "He is the most eligible candidate for taking the lead on the path to reform," the paper says.

  16. Get involvedpublished at 13:26 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Right, we've asked for your take on Sepp Blatter's announcement that he will resign. But what now? We're throwing it over to you to complete the following sentence:

    If I was Fifa president, I would...

    Let us know via #bbcsportsday, text 81111 (UK users only) or post on BBC Sport Facebook. And keep them clean...

  17. Postpublished at 13:25 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Richard Conway
    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    Fifa HQImage source, Richard Conway

    Business as usual... Coca Cola truck rolls into Fifa HQ.

    Coca-Cola, one of Fifa's key sponsors, described Sepp Blatter's resignation as "a positive step", but added that it expected the governing body to "act with urgency" and "win back the trust of all who love the sport of football".

  18. African riftpublished at 13:21 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    A couple of contrasting views on Sepp Blatter from Africa...

    Amaju PinnickImage source, other

    Amaju Pinnick, president of the Nigeria Football Federation: "Blatter feels Africa, he sees Africa and he has imparted so much. What Blatter pushes is equity, fairness and equality among the nations. We don't want to experiment."

    Simataa Simataa, former president of the Zambian FA: "It is about more than just projects, it is about constitutions, about rules, about ethics - and all those I've mentioned have declined under the leadership of Sepp Blatter."

  19. The place to bepublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Kieran Fox
    BBC News in Zurich

    Fifa ZurichImage source, Kieran Fox

    The BBC was the only British broadcaster outside Fifa headquarters last night when Sepp Blatter announced his resignation. Today the world's media has descended on this leafy hillside spot in Zurich.

  20. Get involvedpublished at 13:17 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Lewis Sibanda: OK, I get it... Blatter had to go... yes. but taking the world cup from Russia and Qatar? All this is Political. England should step aside and allow other countries to host too.

    Gerald Alfred: Sepp was democratically elected, meaning that people from Africa and Asia supported him fully in appreciation of his leadership. Allegations that the selection of South Africa, Russia and Qatar to host World Cup were corrupt are just mere allegation and baseless.

    Sheku Jalloh: Sepp Blatter u are my hero, your resignation was shocking news to me. You are still highly loved by conscious football fans around the globe.

    Let us know via #bbcsportsday, text 81111 (UK users only) or post on BBC Sport Facebook.