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Ex-UEFA chief Platini arrested in 2022 World Cup probe
PARIS, June 18, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested
Tuesday in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to
Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.
The French football legend elected to lead European football’s governing
body in 2007 was taken into custody by French anti-corruption police
investigating the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to the gas-rich Gulf state.
Qatar was named ro host the World Cup in a decision that triggered
controversy over its suitability amid allegations of corruption.
Platini, 63, led UEFA until 2015 when he was banned from football for four
years for ethics violations including receiving a two-million Swiss francs
(1.8 million euros, $2 million) payment from the disgraced former head of
FIFA Sepp Blatter.
BSS/AFP/FI/1512 hrs