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Michel Platini Welcomes Sepp Blatter’s FIFA Resignation Michel Platini, long considered one of Sepp Blatter’s toughest rivals within world football, has publicly welcomed the FIFA president’s decision to step down. The French UEFA president, known for his measured and succinct statements, described Blatter’s announcement as: “A difficult, courageous decision and the right decision.” Platini had […]
Michel Platini Again Under Fire Over 2018 World Cup Corruption Allegations Fresh allegations of corruption have emerged surrounding the awarding of the 2018 FIFA World Cup to Russia, with Michel Platini, former UEFA president, once again at the center of the storm. According to The Sunday Times, which cites unpublished documents from the UK House […]
Michel Platini Denies Corruption Allegations Over 2018 and 2022 World Cup Bids Michel Platini has finally broken his silence following renewed accusations of corruption related to the awarding of the 2018 World Cup to Russia and 2022 to Qatar. In its latest edition, The Sunday Times alleged that Platini, then UEFA President and member of […]
The rift between UEFA and CAF deepened significantly following public remarks by Michel Platini and the sharp response from the Confederation of African Football. This second act of tension revolves around the 2015 African Cup of Nations and growing fears over the Ebola epidemic, with Morocco requesting a postponement of the tournament due to health […]
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 […]
Michel Platini: Open to Re-Vote if Corruption in Qatar 2022 Bid Is Proven As the cloud of controversy continues to hover over the awarding of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to Qatar, Michel Platini, then-president of UEFA and influential figure in world football, did not rule out the possibility of a new vote — if […]
Michel Platini sharply criticized Franck Ribéry’s decision to retire from international football. In an interview with the German newspaper Bild, the UEFA president emphasized that the choice to call up players belongs to the coach, not the players themselves. Platini drew a comparison to Philipp Lahm’s retirement from the German national team, saying, “If there […]
Platini on Ribéry and Nasri: “Coaches Decide International Retirements” Michel Platini, UEFA president, made waves during a Champions League draw press conference by addressing recent football controversies, including the international retirements of Franck Ribéry and Samir Nasri. While Platini will not challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA’s presidency in 2015, he remains a dominant voice in […]
