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. Real thing for Benitezpublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Rafa Benitez presentationImage source, Ian Herbert

    Ian Herbert, chief sportswriter at the Independent, tweets:, external "Stage is set at the Bernabeu for Rafa Benitez and the job he has coveted for much of his life."

    Former Liverpool manager Benitez is to be presented as Real Madrid coach at 12:00 BST.

  2. South African FA news conferencepublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    More from South African sports minister Fikile Mbalula: "We have never divorced nor contradicted ourselves. We refuse to be caught up in a battle between the US and Fifa.

    "We frown upon the allegations that suggest South Africa has paid a bribe. South Africa hosted the World Cup to show Africa stands tall."

  3. Rafa's Real tourpublished at 11:47 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Rafa BenitezImage source, Real Madrid

    Real Madrid are expected to unveil Rafa Benitez as their new manager at 12:00 GMT.

    The club have tweeted pictures of the former Liverpool boss striking some pensive poses while on a tour of their training ground.

    The big question now is: will Rafa sport a jeans and blazer combo in his news conference?

  4. South African FA news conferencepublished at 11:44 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Fikile MbalulaImage source, Getty Images

    South Africa's sports minister Fikile Mbalula has been speaking in a news conference to address the World Cup 2010 bribe allegations.

    "We standby our original statement. South African government has not paid any bribe to anyone to secure rights to the World Cup," he said.

    "We will approach the US authorities through the proper channels. We ask for South Africans to be patient as we assess the details."

    It had been alleged that South Africa paid a $10m (£6.5m) bribe to make sure they won the right to host the 2010 World Cup.

  5. Who's in next?published at 11:40 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Richard Conway
    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    The question now turns to who will replace Sepp Blatter.

    What sort of Fifa will the winner inherit if the promised radical reforms take place? What next for the World Cup hosts Russia and Qatar?

    Prince AliImage source, Getty Images

    Unless the electoral process changes dramatically Asian and African countries will once again be the power brokers.

    Given anti-European sentiments amongst many nations in those continents the winner will need to be acceptable to all sides.

    With Prince Ali of Jordan backed by Uefa could he now return and claim the Fifa crown he was denied by Sepp Blatter last Friday?

  6. US Attorney General news conferencepublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Loretta LynchImage source, Getty Images

    US Attorney General Loretta Lynch: "With respect to the Fifa investigation announced last week, we are not able to comment further on other individuals connected. This is an ongoing investigation.

    "This was an example of international co-operation. The Swiss authorities have an investigation under way regarding the awarding of the World Cups in 2018 and 2022."

    Lynch is the official who issued indictments against nine Fifa officials and five corporate executives last week, sparking this Fifa controversy.

  7. Costa loves Chelseapublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Striker Diego Costa has rubbished reports he wants to leave Chelsea and return to Spain.

    Diego CostaImage source, Getty Images

    The 26-year-old made a £32m move from Atletico Madrid last summer.

    After scoring seven goals in his opening four games, Costa struggled with suspension and injuries, as the Blues won the Premier League title.

    Speaking to Chelsea TV he said: "I love it, the fans love me and I want to stay."

  8. Get involvedpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Victorien Kouye Metonou: Shocking because he was democratically elected. The West and Uefa's mafia got rid of him!

    Richard Gilbert: If any other president, CEO or politician had espoused the same views as Blatter on homosexuality, gender equality and racism, their position would have been untenable.

    Peter Yunana Michika: We Africans we are very happy with Blatter and forever grateful to whom I call Sir Sepp Baba Blatter. Without him football will be in trouble.

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

  9. Tuchel news conferencepublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Thomas TuchelImage source, Reuters

    New Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel: "I'm overjoyed to be officially presented as Dortmund coach. I wanted to coach a top, traditional Bundesliga club.

    "Dortmund are at the forefront of the German game but we have some ground to make up on the other teams and that is a challenge.

    "It's extremely important that we rise to the challenge making up that ground. It's about hard work, courage and tenacity."

  10. Hold my handpublished at 11:16 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    The 2006 World Cup mascot 'Goleo' is unsure whether to accept Sepp Blatter's extended hand...

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

  11. Djokovic & Nadal do battle in Francepublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Rafael Nadal and Novak DjokovicImage source, Getty Images

    Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic take to the court at Roland Garros at 13:00 BST in the French Open quarter final.

    Nadal is looking for his 10th title in Paris but can world number Djokovic dethrone the King of Clay?

    BBC Sport's Piers Newbery has weighed up their chances in this handy preview.

  12. Dortmund unveil Tuchelpublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    BVBImage source, BVB / Twitter

    New Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel is facing the media, as he takes charge at the Westfalenstadion.

    Tuchel joins from Mainz to replace the popular Jurgen Klopp who resigned his position. We'll bring you the highlights of his presentation a little later.

  13. Potential successor?published at 11:02 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    South African minister of sport and recreation Mbalula Fikile may have thrown his hat into the ring...

    Mbalula FikileImage source, .
  14. Question of Sport teaserpublished at 11:00 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    The Sportsday entry you all wait for every day...

    Today's teaser from Question of Sport: Which seven men made their Test debuts for the England cricket team in 2014?

    Answers will be revealed later on.

  15. Starting soonpublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Coming up is a South Africa FA news briefing following the announcement by Sepp Blatter on Tuesday.

    If you want to view that, click the play icon at the top of this page.

    You may also want to follow BBC News correspondent Milton Nkosi, external for updates

  16. German and Swiss reactionpublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    Some tasty stuff to get your teeth stuck into:

    Switzerland's Neue Zuercher Zeitung said:, external "Joseph Blatter is leaving after 40 years in the service of Fifa - and that is a good thing. The time for him to resign had already come at the end of his last term as president. But he clung to office."

    German tabloid Bild asks:, external "Who can save Fifa now?"

    Germany's Die Welt:, external "The fact that Blatter is resigning only now shows how egoistic he is. If he had genuinely felt 'responsibility'' he should have stepped down long ago."

  17. Adam Johnson denies child sex chargespublished at 10:45 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Adam JohnsonImage source, PA

    Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has formally pleaded not guilty to a number of allegations of sexual activity with a child.

    The 27-year-old, from Castle Eden, County Durham, was arrested in March and denied the charges at Durham Crown Court.

    Click here for full updates on the trial

  18. Mansfield sign Thomas after Motherwell exitpublished at 10:38 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Mansfield Town have signed winger Nathan Thomas on a two-year contract following his exit from Scottish Premier League side Motherwell.

    The 20-year-old former Plymouth player joined Well in February and made two appearances, but he spent the end of the season on trial with the Stags.

    Thomas played 24 games for Plymouth before moving to Scotland.

  19. Good dribblingpublished at 10:33 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    Having showed off his ball control in Guatemala in 2002, Sepp Blatter showcased his dribbling skills at a children's school in Peru two years later.

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

  20. Finally goingpublished at 10:26 British Summer Time 3 June 2015

    Richard Conway
    BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

    Sepp Blatter's key advisers cut dejected figures last night as their boss announced he was stepping aside.

    The air of despondency in Zurich contrasts sharply with that in the rest of Europe. Greg Dyke and others who have pushed for reform rejoiced at the news that the man who has controlled Fifa with an iron grip since 1998 was finally going.