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Fraud case designed to wreck Platini’s chance of FIFA top job, lawyer says

Fraud case designed to wreck Platini’s chance of FIFA top job, lawyer says

  • “These criminal proceedings never had the goal of punishing an alleged crime. Rather, it was a means of getting Michel Platini out of the way,” his lawyer Dominic Nellen said
  • “The public criminal proceedings against Michel Platini was thus opened, with the effect that Michel Platini could not become president of FIFA”
By Reuters ·
Swiss prosecutors seek suspended sentences for Blatter and Platini

Swiss prosecutors seek suspended sentences for Blatter and Platini

By AFP ·
Pakistan soccer approves steps wanted by FIFA to lift international suspension

Pakistan soccer approves steps wanted by FIFA to lift international suspension

By AP ·
FIFA bans Venezuelan soccer official for 5 years and orders near-$1M fine for financial wrongdoing

FIFA bans Venezuelan soccer official for 5 years and orders near-$1M fine for financial wrongdoing

By AP ·
Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

By AP ·
Saudi Arabia confirmed as FIFA World Cup 2034 host video

Saudi Arabia confirmed as FIFA World Cup 2034 host

By Ali Khaled ·
A Costa Rican team threatens FIFA with legal action in bid for spot at Club World Cup

A Costa Rican team threatens FIFA with legal action in bid for spot at Club World Cup

By AP ·
FIFA to host talks on player welfare with unions, clubs, leagues invited on Arsene Wenger-led panel

FIFA to host talks on player welfare with unions, clubs, leagues invited on Arsene Wenger-led panel

By AP ·
Lenovo will be FIFA’s technology partner for 2026 World Cup and 2027 Women’s World Cup

Lenovo will be FIFA’s technology partner for 2026 World Cup and 2027 Women’s World Cup

By AP ·
EU’s top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to the bloc’s law

EU’s top court says some FIFA rules on international transfers are contrary to the bloc’s law

By AP ·
FIFA agrees on interim transfer rules to help players go to 2025 Club World Cup in US

FIFA agrees on interim transfer rules to help players go to 2025 Club World Cup in US

By AP ·
FIFA defers decision on request to suspend Israel

FIFA defers decision on request to suspend Israel

By AFP ·
Riyadh Air partners with FIFA’s Concacaf as official airline

Riyadh Air partners with FIFA’s Concacaf as official airline

By Arab News ·

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