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Blatter, Platini now suspected of fraud in 5-year FIFA case
By Associated Press | GENEVA
UPDATED ON NOV 27, 2020 11:39 PM IST
The open criminal proceedings had been focused on suspected mismanagement and misappropriation, plus an act of forgery by Platini, linked to FIFA paying the French soccer great $2 million with Blatter’s approval in 2011.
Michel Platini now a formal suspect in Swiss case
By Associated Press | GENEVA
UPDATED ON JUN 26, 2020 06:41 PM IST
Swiss federal prosecutors this month extended their open criminal proceedings into then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s role in the payment to include Platini, according to a document seen Friday by The Associated Press.
New boss Carlo Ancelotti backs Kean to find his feet at Everton
By Reuters | Reuters
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2019 10:34 AM IST
The 19-year-old Kean joined Everton from Italian champions Juventus in August on a five-year deal for a fee of around 27.5 million euros ($30.49 million), but is yet to score in 13 Premier League matches.
FIFA files court claims to retrieve $2 mn from Michel Platini
By Agence France-Presse | Lausanne
UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2019 10:38 PM IST
FIFA banned Platini, its then vice president, in 2015 over the payment he received, sparking years of bitter recriminations from the Frenchman and a falling out with his former ally Blatter.
‘I think it’s a load of crap,’ VAR lambasted by ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini
By Press Trust of India | Rome
UPDATED ON NOV 19, 2019 12:06 AM IST
A triple Ballon d’Or winner, Platini had been expected to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president in 2016 but fell spectacularly from grace a few months earlier.
Former UEFA chief Michel Platini arrested in 2022 World Cup probe
By AFP | Paris
UPDATED ON JUN 18, 2019 03:26 PM IST
Qatar was named to host the World Cup in a decision that triggered controversy over its suitability amid allegations of corruption.
Aleksander Ceferin re-elected unopposed as UEFA President
By Reuters | Rome
UPDATED ON FEB 07, 2019 11:38 PM IST
Aleksander Ceferin immediately promised a dramatic overhaul of European club competitions.
Sole candidate Aleksander Ceferin poised for UEFA re-election
By Agence France-Presse | Lausanne
UPDATED ON NOV 08, 2018 11:42 PM IST
Ceferin has held the post since 2016 when he replaced former France legend Michel Platini, who was forced to resign several months previously following confirmation of his suspension by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Michel Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans football return
By Reuters | Reuters, Paris
PUBLISHED ON MAY 26, 2018 02:24 PM IST
A criminal investigation was opened against Michel Platini over a two million Swiss francs payment he received from FIFA in 2011, but the former France captain said on Saturday he had been told by the Swiss authorities that had now been closed.
Michel Platini admits ‘skulduggery’ to rig 1998 FIFA World Cup draw
By Agence France-Presse | Agence France-Presse, Paris
UPDATED ON MAY 19, 2018 12:07 PM IST
The revelation comes at a time when Michel Platini is banned from football for receiving a “disloyal payment” when he was head of UEFA from disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter
Michel Platini slams ‘rubbish’ FIFA and CAS judges: report
By Agence France-Presse | Agence France-Presse, Paris
PUBLISHED ON MAR 29, 2018 09:31 PM IST
Michel Platini’s suspension had scuppered his plans to succeed Sepp Blatter as head of FIFA, which is now run by former UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino
From Libero to tiki taka: Here’s how styles and team formations evolved
By Agencies
UPDATED ON AUG 12, 2019 12:58 PM IST
European football’s premier competition has had a lasting effect on the sport over the years. From the libero to the false-9 formation, nations have experimented and profited greatly in the continental championships, eventually also changing the way the sport is played. HT looks at how the Euros have shaped football.