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Former Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) president Michel Platini has been detained and questioned by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, according to news agency Reuters. Reports say prosecutors are investigating suspFormer UEFA president Platini ‘detained over awarding of World Cup to Qatar’
Former Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) president Michel Platini has been detained and questioned by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, according to news agency Reuters. Reports say prosecutors are investigating suspected corruption and bribery on Platini, 63, who was head of European football’s governing body until he was banned in 2015 for ethics breaches. The former France midfielder and three-time Ballon d’Or winner has always denied any wrongdoing. He was banned in 2015 for receiving a two million Swiss francs (£1.3m) ‘dishonest... The post Former UEFA president Platini ‘detained over awarding of World Cup to Qatar’ appeared first on Maravi Express. Read more