Towards the Presidency
the eve of the congress of FIFA, Sepp Blatter when running for a new term as president, Michel Platini urges Switzerland to give up while a vast bribery investigation has already led to the arrest of leaders Federation: “ This morning (yesterday morning), I met Sepp Blatter and I said,” I come to ask you to resign. “(…)” It’s not easy to tell a friend that he must leave. But it is the sense of history. I am disgusted, sickened, I’m tired “
July 29 -. Candidate
few weeks after the announcement of the resignation of Sepp Blatter, who convened an extraordinary congress in February 2016, Michel Platini formalized his candidacy in a letter sent to the heads of FIFA member associations: “ There are times when you need to take your destiny. I arrived at one of those defining moments. “
First doubts
UEFA sent a letter to FIFA general secretariat where she worries d a “record” for the prosecution against Michel Platini, who was sent to several German newsrooms. According to France Football, he would emanate from a person working at the headquarters of FIFA and Sepp Blatter aide, Thomas Renggli
September 25 -. When asked by Justice
Attorney General Switzerland opened a criminal case for “ mismanagement ” and “ breach of trust ” against Sepp Blatter. The leader is believed to have made such “unfair payment” of 1.83 million euros for Michel Platini. The French says he has been heard as “ single witness ” and ensures “ have fully cooperated ” with the Swiss authorities.
Switching
The Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber made a clarification on the legal status of Platini:” We have not interviewed as a witness, it is not true. In our survey, the status is between the indicator and the acknowledgment. “ At the same time, the head of UEFA justify its mission for FIFA, which is at the center of accusations and says the time payment several years: “I do not have any reason to be worried.”
October 8 – Suspended
Michel Platini Sepp Blatter and Jerome Valcke (already removed from Secretary-General of FIFA since mid-September) are suspended 90 days by the ethics committee of FIFA. This decision prevents the French from campaigning for the presidency of FIFA.
Europe turn loose
The executive committee of UEFA says its “? Full support” to Michel Platini and refuses to appoint an interim president by Solidarity with former playmaker.
October 26. A rival to UEFA
general secretary Gianni Infantino UEFA launches in the race for the presidency of FIFA. In the release, the European organization seems to distance Michel Platini
November 12 -. Application dismissed
Platini’s candidacy is not accepted by the Electoral Committee of FIFA. The Commission President, Domenico Scala, had already indicated that the French folder would not be investigated because of his suspension until January 5, 2016. Platini remains private campaign.
The legal battle
The FIFA Ethics Committee requires lifetime ban Michel Platini. His lawyer, Maître Thibaud Ales, described the sentence requested “pure scandal”. “ This ban is subject to required proof of corruption. But there is clearly a disproportion of punishment required. It has no basis in the record. (…) In releasing this, there is clearly a will to harm. ? “
December 6 – The document that changes everything
JDD publishes a document that supports the defense Platini: a memo contained in the security annex the day of the executive committee of UEFA, dated November 12, 1998. Y Figure a reference to Platini advisor to work for the future FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his salary. One of the many elements used to CAS
December 11 -. Still hanging
The Court of Arbitration for Sport announced the continued suspension of 90 days but Michel Platini it requires that the provisional sanction is not extended, inviting the Ethics Committee of FIFA in well decide on the merits before January 5 not to influence the election for president of the instance.
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