Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched legal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over corruption allegations that he claims destroyed his chances of leading world football.
June 9, 2026
Former UEFA president Michel Platini (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched legal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over corruption allegations that he claims destroyed his chances of leading world football.
According to the BBC, Platini has filed both criminal and civil cases in France, accusing FIFA officials of actions that ultimately derailed his bid to become FIFA president.
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