Michel Platini
French association football player, manager and administrator
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Michel François Platini is a French football administrator and former player and manager. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times in a row, in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and came seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote. In recognition of his achievements, he was named a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 1985 and became an Officier in 1998. As the president of UEFA in 2015 he was banned from involvement in football under FIFA's organisation, over ethics violations. The ban lasted until 2023.
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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini found not guilty following fraud trialFormer Fifa president Sepp Blatter and vice-president Michel Platini have been found not guilty following their fraud trial.BBC Sport - Published | |
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini acquitted of corruptionFormer FIFA president Sepp Blatter and former UEFA president Michel Platini have been acquitted of corruption by a Swiss court.Sky News - Published | |
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini to go on trial in June to face corruption chargesFormer Fifa president Sepp Blatter and former Uefa president Michel Platini will go on trial in Switzerland in June to face corruption charges.BBC Sport - Published | |
Former FIFA officials Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini charged with fraudFormer FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his ex-UEFA counterpart Michel Platini have been charged with fraud in Switzerland.Sky News - Published |
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