Blatter due to step down from his Fifa role in 2015 and Uefa president, Frenchman Michel Platini, is among the favourites to replace him

Dutchman Louis van Gaal widely expected to be named the new United boss next week, just days after the Reds take on Sunderland at Old Trafford.

Champions League-winning coach Van Gaal is primed to be announced as David Moyes’ permanent successor at United after Tuesday’s final home game of the season against Hull

Scot Willie McKay found out over dealings in the July signing of Marc-Antoine Fortune as Wigan slapped with fine and warning as to future conduct

Band’s charity cover of Don Fardon’s George Best-inspired 70s hit Belfast Boy will be backed by the band’s own ode to the football hero Georgie (The Brightest Star)

Wigan ensured their dream of an instant return to the top flight remained alive last night after securing their place in the playoffs with a 1-0 away win at relegation-threatened Birmingham

USA international Tim Ream has been recognised for his performances by the Bolton Wanderers Supporter’s Association who have named the defender as their player of the year.

Rochdale are chasing their first-ever silverware in their 107-year history on Saturday and can wrap up the League Two title if they better leaders Chesterfield’s result. To mark the occasion they are sporting pink pants in homage to manager Keith Hill.

Footballing mega-stars including Brazilian starlet Neymar, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Andrés Iniesta, Andrea Pirlo and Chelsea’s David Luiz and Eden Hazard all feature in the ad.

City comfortably saw off Crystal Palace 2-0 to sit three points off leaders Liverpool with a game in hand over the top club

City’s title chances rest on Liverpool game against Chelsea on Sunday, two hours before they face Crystal Palace in south London