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Michel Platini

France Legend Reveals that 1998 World Cup Was Fixed

Femi Famutimi May 18, 2018 0

French football legend Michel Platini has admitted that the final draw for the world cup in 1998 which France won was actually fixed.The former Midfield maestro admitted that he was involved in a plot to ensure the 1998 hosts could not…

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Putin To Invite Blatter, Platini To 2018 World Cup Finals In Russia

Jide Feb 9, 2016 0

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has disclosed the country’s willingness to invite former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini to the 2018 World Cup finals.Blatter and Platini were banned by football…

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FIFA Bans Blatter, Platini For Eight Years

John Ogunsemore Dec 21, 2015 0

Following the conclusion of an Ethics Committee investigation, world football’s governing body FIFA has suspended Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini from all football-related activities for eight years.While Sepp Blatter is head of FIFA,…

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CAS Upholds Michel Platini’s 90-Day Ban

Jide Dec 12, 2015 0

Embattled president of UEFA, Michel Platini has failed in his bid to have his 90-day provisional ban from football lifted.Platini’s request was denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which means the Frenchman will not be allowed…

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FIFA Committee Rejects Ban Appeals By Blatter, Platini

Jide Nov 19, 2015 0

A FIFA statement said on Wednesday in Berlin that the Appeals Committee ``rejected in full the appeals lodged by Blatter and Platini" and confirmed the provisional suspensions imposed last month by the world governing body's ethics…