Sepp Blatter to resign as Fifa president amid corruption scandal

June-3 Sepp Blatter is to resign as president of world football's governing body Fifa as reports emerge he is under investigation in the United States

The Swiss was re-elected last week, despite seven top Fifa officials being arrested in a massive corruption probe.

Announcing his shock exit, the 79-year-old Blatter, who has been in power for 17 years, said: "My mandate does not appear to be supported by everybody."

He plans to carry on his duties until a replacement can be elected.

Source:BBC