Michel Platini

FIFA scandal: You cannot buy a World Cup, says Sepp Blatter

The Swiss football administrator has once again claimed that he is innocent as he awaits the judgement of a corruption appeal against his eight-year ban from the sport.

Feb 20, 2016, 17:25 PM IST

FIFA hears Sepp Blatter's appeal against eight-year ban

Blatter`s adviser Thomas Renggli has said that he expected to get the verdict later this week.

Feb 16, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Michel Platini hopeful of being back at UEFA for Euro 2016

Platini was banned for eight years in December along with FIFA president Sepp Blatter over a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.03 million) made to the Frenchman in 2011 by FIFA.

Feb 16, 2016, 10:02 AM IST

FIFA corruption scandal: I am not afraid of anything, says Michel Platini as appeal hearing starts

If Platini and Blatter lose their appeals, they can still take their cases to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Feb 15, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

FIFA ethics committee bans Jerome Valcke for 12 years

Valcke's ban is four years longer than the eight-year sanctions handed down to FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini.

Feb 12, 2016, 23:42 PM IST

Sepp Blatter to attend February 16 appeal hearing: Spokesman

Blatter`s hearing is scheduled 24 hours after that of fallen UEFA president Michel Platini, who is also appealing against his eight-year suspension.

Feb 05, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

'Whistleblower' helps Swiss investigation against FIFA's Sepp Blatter

Swiss prosecutors last year opened a criminal investigation of individuals on suspicion of mismanagement and money laundering related to allocation of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar.
 

Jan 29, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Goal-line technology to be used at Euro 2016, UEFA Champions League next season

The technology was first approved by sport's rule-makers, the IFAB, in 2012 and was introduced in the EPL in the 2013-14 season.

Jan 22, 2016, 23:27 PM IST

Banned chief Michel Platini still being paid: UEFA

FIFA reported that banned president Sepp Blatter would continue to be paid until a new president is elected.

Jan 20, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

FIFA corruption scandal: Investigators seek life bans for Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini

The case is the latest in an escalating series of scandals since Swiss investigators detained several FIFA officials in Zurich on May 29.

Jan 13, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

FIFA investigators to seek longer Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini bans

Blatter was to stand down at a FIFA congress on February 26 when a special election is to be held. 

Jan 13, 2016, 00:09 AM IST

Tokyo Sexwale feels sorry for banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter

Sexwale is one of five candidates standing to replace Blatter.

Jan 12, 2016, 05:41 AM IST

Fallen FIFA chief Sepp Blatter to appeal eight-year ban

Blatter was also fined 50,000 Swiss francs while Platini, a FIFA vice-president, was fined 80,000 Swiss francs.
 

Jan 11, 2016, 11:54 AM IST

Under-fire Michel Platini withdraws bid for FIFA presidency

Platini said he has done nothing wrong and was still hoping to win an appeal in time to have been allowed back in time for the election on February 26.

Jan 08, 2016, 01:25 AM IST

Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein fears ''catastrophe'' for FIFA if wrong leader elected

Prince Ali, who was beaten by 133-73 votes by Sepp Blatter in last May`s election, is one of five men looking to replace the Swiss.

Jan 06, 2016, 04:35 AM IST

Sepp Blatter gives up on FIFA, says fighting for his honour: Bunte

FIFA`s watchdog banned Blatter and UEFA boss Michel Platini for eight years for ethics violations.

Dec 29, 2015, 18:13 PM IST

FIFA scandal: Prince Ali seeks immediate release of Michael Garcia report

Garcia said he had found "serious and wide-ranging issues" in the bidding process for both 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Dec 27, 2015, 21:18 PM IST

FIFA all set to rebrand it executive committee

FIFA published the agenda on Wednesday for its special election congress on 26 February.

Dec 24, 2015, 16:59 PM IST

FIFA corruption scandal: Michel Platini vows to fight `injustice` - Read full text

Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter were found guilty of "abusive execution" of their powers and a conflict of interests.

Dec 23, 2015, 09:02 AM IST

Sepp Blatter to use 'all legal steps' to clear name: Lawyers

Blatter and Platini were found guilty of a conflict of interest over that payment by FIFA judges.

Dec 22, 2015, 22:42 PM IST