Michel platini

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Qatar was named to host the World Cup in a decision that triggered controversy over its suitability amid allegations of corruption. read more

Aleksander Ceferin immediately promised a dramatic overhaul of European club competitions. read more

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). read more

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. read more

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 read more

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 read more

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... read more