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Platini begins legal proceedings against Fifa

BBC Sport·June 9, 2026
Platini begins legal proceedings against Fifa

Michel Platini has initiated civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino. The former Uefa president is taking action over corruption allegations that date back to 2015. Platini was banned from football-related activities for six years in 2015 due to an ethics investigation. He is now seeking justice and compensation in response to the allegations and subsequent ban.

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