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Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA
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Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA

The Hindu  

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and French football great Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Tuesday, two and a half years after they were first acquitted of the offences. Michel Platini must finally be left in peace in criminal matters,” Platini’s lawyer, Dominic Nellen said in a statement. The case related to a …

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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA
3 days, 6 hours ago

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted again at second trial of financial wrongdoing at FIFA

Associated Press  

MUTTENZ, Switzerland — Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini won again in court Tuesday and now lead 2-0 in trial verdicts against Swiss federal prosecutors. The indictment alleged the payment “damaged FIFA’s assets and unlawfully enriched Platini.” “Michel Platini must finally be left in peace in criminal matters,” his lawyer Dominic Nellen said in a statement. ”After two acquittals, even the …

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Blatter, Platini cleared by Swiss court in FIFA corruption case
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Blatter, Platini cleared by Swiss court in FIFA corruption case

Al Jazeera  

Former FIFA boss Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Platini acquitted again on appeal in legal case that began in 2015. Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and France football great Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss appeals court, two and a half years after they were first acquitted of the offences. Michel Platini must finally be left …

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What punishment are prosecutors demanding for former FIFA chief Blatter and and UEFA president Platini?
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

What punishment are prosecutors demanding for former FIFA chief Blatter and and UEFA president Platini?

The Hindu  

The Swiss public prosecutor on Tuesday requested suspended sentences of 20 months for both Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini in an appeal against their 2022 acquittal in a corruption case. An Extraordinary Appeal Court sitting in Muttenz near Basel will hand down its decision on March 25 in a long-running legal saga which shattered the careers of Blatter, the former …

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‘FIFA owed me this money’ says Platini in appeals court
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘FIFA owed me this money’ says Platini in appeals court

The Hindu  

Michel Platini, the former head of UEFA, told a Swiss appeals court on Monday, where his acquittal on fraud charges is being examined, that FIFA “owed” him the two million Swiss francs at the heart of the case. “As I didn’t know this world, the world of FIFA, I randomly said ‘one million’,” said Platini. And Mr Blatter said ‘one …

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Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for retrial over $2M payment from FIFA
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for retrial over $2M payment from FIFA

Deccan Chronicle  

Muttenz: Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter arrived at a Swiss court Monday for his retrial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges, appearing frail one week before his 89th birthday. Blatter and Platini are facing a second trial nearly three years after they were acquitted by three federal judges. Blatter and Platini are facing a second trial more than 14 years after …

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Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for second trial over $2M FIFA payment
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for second trial over $2M FIFA payment

Hindustan Times  

MUTTENZ, Switzerland — Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter arrived at a Swiss court Monday for his fresh trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges, appearing frail one week before his 89th birthday. Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for second trial over $2M FIFA payment “I am hopeful,” Blatter told reporters in German as he walked slowly down …

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Former soccer leaders Blatter, Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2M FIFA payment
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Former soccer leaders Blatter, Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2M FIFA payment

Associated Press  

MUTTENZ, Switzerland — Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter distanced himself from corruption in soccer when he went on trial Monday for the second time alongside his one-time protege Michel Platini. Blatter and Platini returned to a federal court room nearly three years after they were acquitted at a first trial in July 2022 on charges of fraud, forgery and misappropriation …

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Ex-FIFA and UEFA chiefs Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini return to court to face corruption charge
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ex-FIFA and UEFA chiefs Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini return to court to face corruption charge

CNN  

Muttenz, Switzerland Reuters — Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France soccer great Michel Platini are due to appear in court in Switzerland on Monday accused of fraud – two-and-a-half years after they were cleared. Both men, once among the most senior figures in global soccer, were acquitted in 2022 at a lower Swiss court following a seven-year investigation into …

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Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga

Al Jazeera  

Former football leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2m FIFA payment. Former football leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are back in a Swiss court as their new trial on fraud, forgery and misappropriation charges opens. Blatter and Platini are back in court more than 14 years after the payment was made …

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Former FIFA officials Blatter and Platini going back to court for new trial after acquittal in 2022
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Former FIFA officials Blatter and Platini going back to court for new trial after acquittal in 2022

The Hindu  

One week before his 89th birthday, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter returns to court on Monday for a retrial in a case of alleged financial wrongdoing that has run for nearly 10 years. The heart of the case Blatter was FIFA president in 2011 when he authorized paying Platini, then a FIFA vice president leading UEFA and his expected successor. …

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Former FIFA officials Blatter and Platini going back to court for new trial after acquittal in 2022
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Former FIFA officials Blatter and Platini going back to court for new trial after acquittal in 2022

Associated Press  

GENEVA — One week before his 89th birthday, former FIFA president Sepp Blatter returns to court Monday for a retrial in a case of alleged financial wrongdoing that has run for nearly 10 years. The heart of the case Blatter was FIFA president in 2011 when he authorized paying Platini, then a FIFA vice president leading UEFA and his expected …

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Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter says he is victim of witch hunt ahead of new court hearing
1 month ago

Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter says he is victim of witch hunt ahead of new court hearing

The Hindu  

Sepp Blatter, the former head of football’s global governing body FIFA, is looking forward to clearing his name at a new court hearing into allegations he made corrupt payments to French footballing great Michel Platini. Blatter, who was president of FIFA from 1998 to 2015, told Reuters on Tuesday he was innocent and the victim of a witch hunt ahead …

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From Platini to Zidane and Spain's Golden Generation: 5 France vs Spain Classics
8 months, 2 weeks ago

From Platini to Zidane and Spain's Golden Generation: 5 France vs Spain Classics

News 18  

Spain and France face off for a place in the Euro 2024 final on Tuesday after taking contrasting routes to the semi-final clash in Munich. Here’s a look at five classic clashes between the two nations: Platini’s Euro 84 The first meeting between two of European football’s powerhouses at a major tournament did not take place until the final of …

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Five France vs Spain classics: From Platini to Zidane and Spain’s golden generation
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Five France vs Spain classics: From Platini to Zidane and Spain’s golden generation

The Hindu  

Spain and France face off for a place in the Euro 2024 final on July 9 after taking contrasting routes to the semifinal clash in Munich. AFP Sport looks at five classic clashes between the two nations: Platini’s Euro 84 The first meeting between two of European football’s powerhouses at a major tournament did not take place until the final …

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The ultimate Euros football team... according to ChatGPT (but there's no space for British stars Wayne Rooney or Gareth Bale). So do YOU agree?
9 months ago

The ultimate Euros football team... according to ChatGPT (but there's no space for British stars Wayne Rooney or Gareth Bale). So do YOU agree?

Daily Mail  

AI bot ChatGPT has named its ultimate Euros line-up – but football fans will be shocked by some very controversial omissions. Iker Casillas holds up the Euro 2008 championships trophy after winning the final football match over Germany on June 29, 2008 at Ernst-Happel stadium in Vienna, Austria Right back - Philipp Lahm 1 Euro title Germany's Philipp Lahm did …

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The best and worst Euros kits of all time: From Dutch perfection to poor old David Seaman
10 months ago

The best and worst Euros kits of all time: From Dutch perfection to poor old David Seaman

New York Times  

Since the Euros half-heartedly birthed itself into the football world in 1960 with just four teams in the finals in France, there have been 194 instances of nations playing in the tournament. Photo: Getty Images Getty Images 4 France Getty Images This screams 1980s, it also screams magnifique and is probably the greatest kit France have ever produced, narrowly beating …

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Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and
1 year ago

Cristiano Ronaldo look away now! Thierry Henry pipped by a team-mate! And where does Lionel Messi rank among the greats? OLIVER HOLT's definitive 100 greatest footballers - so who comes out on top and

Daily Mail  

So let’s grasp the nettle straight away and start with an apology. Jairzinho Overshadowed by Pele, but anyone who scored in every game of Brazil’s march to World Cup victory in 1970 – Jairzinho is still the only player to achieve this feat – deserves to be on this list. A beautifully composed midfielder, he won three Serie A titles …

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Turmoil inside Uefa as chief of football resigns over Aleksander Ceferin’s presidential power move
1 year, 2 months ago

Turmoil inside Uefa as chief of football resigns over Aleksander Ceferin’s presidential power move

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turmoil inside Uefa fueled by its president Aleksander …

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UEFA turmoil deepens as Boban resigns in protest at Čeferin’s presidential power move
1 year, 2 months ago

UEFA turmoil deepens as Boban resigns in protest at Čeferin’s presidential power move

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Turmoil inside European soccer body UEFA fueled by its president Aleksander Čeferin’s push to change statutes that would let him stay in office longer led to a first exit of a senior manager on Thursday. Zvonimir Boban, the Croatia and AC Milan great, cited his “total disapproval” for Čeferin’s political power move in his decision to leave his …

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UEFA in civil war over plot to allow president Aleksander Ceferin to stay in power until 2031... as ex-Man United chief executive David Gill leads opposition to the controversial plan
1 year, 3 months ago

UEFA in civil war over plot to allow president Aleksander Ceferin to stay in power until 2031... as ex-Man United chief executive David Gill leads opposition to the controversial plan

Daily Mail  

UEFA have been plunged into a state of civil war following the emergence of a plot to allow president Aleksander Ceferin to stay in power until 2031. Mail Sport has learned that David Gill is leading the resistance to planned amendments to the UEFA Statutes that would permit Ceferin a fourth term in office, with the former Manchester United chief …

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Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time
1 year, 4 months ago

Ballon d'Or 2023: Full list of winners from 1956 as Lionel Messi wins for record 8th time

India TV News  

Lionel Messi was crowned the best footbal player of the world with the Ballon d'Or award on Monday. Meanwhile, the Ballon d'Or award is being given to the best footbal player of the year since 1956 with Stanley Matthews of Blackpool being the first ever winner of the award. In Women's football, Megan Rapinoe of Reign was the first winner …

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Gianni Infantino: Fifa’s re-elected president spins an ever-spreading web of influence
2 years, 4 months ago

Gianni Infantino: Fifa’s re-elected president spins an ever-spreading web of influence

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Officials at some qualified nations have been astonished that Infantino would have …

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FIFA World Cup: Benzema and the curse of Ballon d’Or
2 years, 4 months ago

FIFA World Cup: Benzema and the curse of Ballon d’Or

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi has won seven Ballon d’Or awards - the highest number by any in the history of football. A footballer who won a Ballon d’Or in the previous year has never won a World Cup in the next year. However, since the Qatar World Cup is happening from November to December, the Ballon d’Or and World Cup will happen …

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