The Sepp Blatter Resignation And How It Effects Manchester City

Jun 12, 2014; Sao Paulo, BRAZIL; FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (top left) and Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff (top center) in attendance of the match between Brazil against Croatia during the opening game of the 2014 World Cup at Arena Corinthians. Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Earlier today, CNN reported that Sepp Blatter would step down as the President of FIFA. Just days after Blatter had been re-elected for his fifth term in charge of FIFA, a press conference was held to announce the resignation of the now former President. With controversy surrounding the re-election of Blatter, it appeared that he had weathered the storm and escaped the wrath of angry football supporters around the world.

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The Guardian reported that many famous footballers had voiced their support for Blatter, specifically Pele. However, the firestorm surrounding the arrest of 14 FIFA officials and executives was too much for Blatter to escape, forcing his resignation earlier today. Here is a look at three reasons Manchester City should be excited about the announcement.

1. Sepp Blatter was clearly bad luck for City

Manchester City has failed to win the UEFA Champions League in its current format. Sepp Blatter has been in charge of FIFA since 1999. The connection is obvious, but lets make it even clearer. Sepp Blatter was clearly bad luck for Manchester City. Now that he is no longer in charge of FIFA, the Citizens can go on and win the Champions League.

2. Manchester City can now spend with reckless abandon

Although Sepp Blatter has nothing to do with Financial Fair Play, it is possible that the sanctions felt by FIFA could put pressure on UEFA to take a close look at how they do things. Manchester City had been subjected to spending restrictions in previous seasons. This season, the Citizens will not be subjected to spending restrictions. If UEFA decides to loosen the restrictions regarding FFP, Manchester City will finally be able to offer Lionel Messi the £200 million they have been preparing for years.

3. England can finally return to World Cup glory

England has not won the World Cup since 1966. Sepp Blatter has been in charge of FIFA since 1999. In four World Cups with Sepp Blatter in charge of FIFA, England has not advanced passed the Quarterfinals. Clearly Blatter has not only been bad luck for Manchester City, he was also bad luck for England. Now that he is no longer in charge, England can return to the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup.