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FIFA: Platini Denounces Blatter’s Abuse of Power

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Platini Slams Blatter: “He Is FIFA, and That’s the Problem”

Former UEFA President Michel Platini has delivered another blistering critique of Sepp Blatter, accusing the long-time FIFA chief of using the organization for personal gain and shaping world football around his own interests.

In a candid interview with L’Équipe, Platini—once considered a strong contender to replace Blatter as FIFA president before withdrawing from the race—did not hold back:

You shouldn’t use everything at your service to win. That’s what Blatter has done in recent years, and that’s what I will try not to do at UEFA.”

He went further, declaring:

Sepp is no longer the president of FIFA. He is FIFA. With all due respect to him, Platini, Pelé, Blatter, Havelange must step aside from football. We must not use football, but serve it.

Tensions Around Qatar 2022

Platini’s remarks come at a time when FIFA is embroiled in corruption allegations tied to the controversial awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. According to multiple sources, several FIFA executives are suspected of having accepted bribes to secure the Emirate’s successful bid. Platini himself has faced scrutiny, though he has denied wrongdoing.

On the matter, Platini has taken a principled—if cautious—stance:

If corruption allegations are proven, a re-vote will be necessary.

The Bigger Picture

Platini’s attack on Blatter is part of a broader movement for reform in global football governance. Critics argue that FIFA has long suffered from a lack of transparency and entrenched leadership. Platini’s vision, at least publicly, has centered on restoring credibility and ensuring football serves the people, not power.

As investigations continue and pressure mounts, the spotlight remains not only on Blatter’s legacy but also on those, like Platini, who may have had a hand in shaping the game’s controversial modern era.

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