Brazil’s football head resigns due to illness

The head of Brazil's football federation, Ricardo Teixeira, ha reportedly stepped down from his post, days after taking sick leave.

He also resigned from the 2014 World Cup organising committee.

Mr Teixeira, who led the federation for 23 years, had come under pressure over corruption allegations.

 He has denied the allegations.

Former Sao Paulo Governor Jose Maria Marin, 79, will reportedly replace Mr Teixeira.