UEFA President
Michel Platini, who had been suspended by the
FIFA Ethics Committee last fall, announces his resignation following the
Court of Arbitration for Sport decision that let stand his ban, shortened to four years which corresponds to the duration of his remaining time in office. The court ruled that Platini was guilty of conflict of interest for taking a $2 million payment from
FIFA approved by
Sepp Blatter in 2011.
(USA Today)
UEFA President
Michel Platini, who had been suspended by the
FIFA Ethics Committee last fall, announces his resignation following the
Court of Arbitration for Sport decision that let stand his ban, shortened to four years which corresponds to the duration of his remaining time in office. The court ruled that Platini was guilty of conflict of interest for taking a $2 million payment from
FIFA approved by
Sepp Blatter in 2011.
(USA Today)