**FIFA suspends Blatter, Platini and others amid ethics probe**
The suspensions of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been officially confirmed by FIFA’s Ethics Committee, following earlier reports from British media.
In a statement published on FIFA’s website, the organisation announced that Blatter, Platini, and Secretary General Jérôme Valcke have been suspended for 90 days. The committee also indicated that these suspensions could be extended by an additional 45 days.
Former FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon of South Korea, who is also a candidate in the forthcoming FIFA presidential elections, has been suspended for six years and fined 100,000 Swiss francs. During their suspensions, all individuals are banned from participating in any football-related activities, whether at the national or international level.
With Blatter and Platini sidelined, Issa Hayatou, the current president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is set to take temporary control of FIFA. Meanwhile, Ángel María Villar will assume leadership responsibilities at UEFA.
The developments mark a significant moment in FIFA’s ongoing efforts to address governance issues and restore confidence in the organisation ahead of critical upcoming elections.
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