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FIFA seeking life ban for Platini, say his lawyers

Michel Platini, who hopes to become head of world soccer's governing body FIFA, could face a life ban from the sport.

Dhruv George

November 24, 2015

UEFA President Platini attends a news conference after the draw for the 2015/2016 UEFA Europa League soccer competition at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo

FIFA ethics panel to rule on Blatter, Platini next month

The decisions on Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini will made in December by the FIFA ethics Committee.

Dhruv George

November 23, 2015

Combination file photo of FIFA President Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini in Zurich

Blatter says was close to death, “between angels and devils” in hospital

Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter said he had been close to death as he lay in hospital during a mounting scandal over his time at the head of FIFA.

Dhruv George

November 23, 2015

Blatter arrives for a news conference aside of the so-called “Sepp Blatter tournament” in Ulrichen

FIFA ethics committee requests sanctions against Blatter, Platini

The FIFA ethics committee said it had completed its investigation into the conduct of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini.

Dhruv George

November 21, 2015

The sun is reflected in FIFA’s logo in front of FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich

FIFA reform committee concludes work amid secrecy

FIFA's reform committee avoided giving details on its final proposals for cleaning up soccer's scandal-plagued governing body.

Dhruv George

November 20, 2015

The sun is reflected in FIFA’s logo in front of FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich

CAS confirms Platini appeal against 90-day ban

Sport's highest tribunal confirmed on Friday that European soccer chief Michel Platini has appealed against a provisional 90-day ban.

Dhruv George

November 20, 2015

UEFA President Platini attends a news conference after the draw for the 2015/2016 UEFA Europa League soccer competition at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo

FIFA candidate Sexwale wants shirt sponsors for national teams

FIFA Presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale wants national team jersey sponsors and increased African participation in World Cups as part of his manifesto.

Dhruv George

November 18, 2015

Securing Sport

Prince Ali confident he can win open FIFA election

Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan believes he can win the February FIFA elections with the old order being swept away.

Dhruv George

November 18, 2015

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan speaks at the Roman Amphitheatre area in Amman

Chile football chief heads to U.S. as FBI informant in probe against FIFA

The Chile football chief is visiting the U.S. to talk to the FBI as an informant on the ongoing FIFA investigation according to reports.

Dhruv George

November 18, 2015

President of Chile’s Football Federation Sergio Jadue speaks at the draw of the 2015 Copa Sudamericana tournament at the CONMEBOL headquarters in Luque

FIFA ethics committee bans executives from Nepal, Laos

Executives from Nepal and Laos have been banned by the FIFA Ethics committee for taking money during the elections

Dhruv George

November 16, 2015

Nakhid appeals ban from FIFA presidential race

David Nakhid has appealed to global sport's highest tribunal over a decision to bar him from the race for the presidency of football's governing body FIFA.

Dhruv George

November 16, 2015

The FIFA logo is seen outside their headquarters in Zurich

Acting FIFA president Hayatou undergoes kidney transplant

Acting FIFA president Issa Hayatou has undergone a successful kidney transplant and will continue leading FIFA for the foreseeable future.

Dhruv George

November 14, 2015

Hayatou, Senior Vice President of the FIFA walks after delivering his speech at the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich