FIFA President Sepp Blatter has decided to step down as leader of football's governing body. Blatter announced his decision just four days after the FIFA Congress that saw him win a fifth term as the body's president. "I cherish FIFA more than anything and I want to do only what is best for FIFA and for football," Blatter said at a press conference in Zurich on Tuesday  [....]

Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid star Michael Essien has officially signed for Greek club Panathinaikos after his contract with Milan expired. The Ghana international put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Greek club. “I am very happy that I am here and that I will continue my career in Panathinaikos,” said Essien on the official club website. “I am looking forward [....]