‘Seven years of lies and manipulation’ – Blatter and Platini found not guilty following fraud trial
The verdict on former UEFA president Platini and ex-FIFA president Blatter was handed down in Bellinzona on Friday.
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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini to stand trial in June over fraud charge
The trial at the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona is due to begin on June 8 and is listed until June 22.
Blatter, Platini charged with fraud after investigation into £1.5m payment
“This payment damaged FIFA’s assets and unlawfully enriched Michel Platini.”
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Michel Platini detained over awarding of World Cup to Qatar
Michel Platini has been detained by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Platini: France ‘fixed’ 1998 World Cup for Brazil final
Michel Platini admits “there was a little trickery” at the 1998 World Cup. Sounds legit.
Portrait of an icon: Michel Platini
A fallen icon? Or can we separate sporting greatness and political dickery? You can decide…
FIFA hands Blatter and Platini eight-year bans
FIFA has banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for eight years from all football-related activities.
Platini to miss Euro draw after ban upheld
Michel Platini will miss the Euro 2016 draw after failing in his bid to have his provisional ban from football lifted.
Blatter and Platini ban appeals rejected by FIFA
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have had their appeals against 90-day provisional bans rejected by FIFA’s appeals committee.
Platini: I’m the best man for FIFA president
“I am, in all humility, the most able to run world football.” – Are you sure, Michel?
FA suspend support for FIFA candidate Platini
The FA has finally suspended its support for Michel Platini after it turned out he might be a bit dodgy.
No written contract for Platini payment
No written contract for the £1.35m paid to Michel Platini by FIFA in 2011 has been provided to investigators.
Blatter and Platini suspended for 90 days
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have both been provisionally banned for 90 days from football.
Platini: FIFA did not have the finances to pay me
Michel Platini has explained he was not paid money owed by FIFA for over a decade due to the world governing body’s financial situation. Platini, whose status has been described…