Former UEFA president Platini has been questioned for corruption around World Cup 2022
Former UEFA president Michel Platini have been arrested in connection with corruption in connection with the allocation of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Of course, the former footballer says he is innocent, but the French police have told him hours. A spokesperson stated that Platini was not arrested or charged, but only had to answer questions.
Platini suspended for 4 years
In 2007 the Frenchman became president of the European Football Association and in 2015 he was suspended by FIFA for 8 years. At the time, he received a dubious payment of 1.8 million euros from Sepp Blatter, the then FIFA chairman. Eventually the suspension was reduced to 4 years.
When allocating the World Championship to Qatar, Platini expressed his preference for the oil state. In addition, there are rumors that he did so at the request of the then President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Investigation of corruption
There is no evidence of corruption from investigations commissioned by FIFA. come up. There are, however, many irregularities and unexplained issues surrounding the allocation.
FIFA concluded that the allocation of the 2022 World Cup was not necessary, after which chief investigator Michael Garcia resigned.
Read all news »Published on: 20-06-2019 11:00 | Updated on: 20-06-2019 11:00 | By: Patrick
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In connection with corruption surrounding the allocation of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, former UEFA chairman Michel Platini was arrested and questioned as a witness.
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