Date set for Blatter and Platini corruption trial Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini will go on trial in June to face Swiss corruption charges over a $2 million … Soccer • 12 Apr
Blatter, Platini charged with fraud over €1.88m payment Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini have been indicted over unlawfully arranging a payment of two million Swiss francs (€1.88m), the … Soccer • 02 Nov 21
FIFA loses court bid to revive Blatter criminal probe A Swiss court has rejected FIFA's bid to revive a criminal probe against its former president Sepp Blatter, over a 2005 deal with the Caribbean … Soccer • 29 Jul 21
Sepp Blatter given fresh six-and-half-year ban by FIFA Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been handed a new ban from football after being found to be part of a "vicious circle" of officials … Soccer • 24 Mar 21
FIFA files criminal complaint against Sepp Blatter FIFA has issued a complaint of "criminal mismanagement" against its former president Sepp Blatter. Soccer • 22 Dec 20
Blatter urges FIFA to suspend his successor Infantino Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called for his successor, Gianni Infantino, to be suspended by the global soccer body after criminal proceedings were opened … Soccer • 31 Jul 20
Platini named as a suspect by Swiss prosecutors Michel Platini is now a suspect in the Swiss investigation into a payment he received from former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, it has emerged. Soccer • 26 Jun 20
FIFA urges Swiss authorities to maintain Blatter focus FIFA has asked Switzerland's Office of the Attorney General to continue its investigation into former president Sepp Blatter. Soccer • 02 May 20
Swiss drop case against ex-FIFA president Blatter Switzerland's federal prosecutor is about to end its investigation into former FIFA President Sepp Blatter's deals with the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to sell World … Soccer • 11 Apr 20
FIFA seeks to recover €1.83m from Blatter and Platini FIFA has filed legal claims against former senior figures Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini in a bid to claw back an "undue payment" made more … Soccer • 16 Dec 19
FIFA's Infantino proposed as IOC member FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been proposed for International Olympic Committee membership, but World Athletics head Sebastian Coe will have to wait due to a … Olympics • 05 Dec 19
Platini 'hurt' by police questioning over Qatar 2020 Former UEFA president Michel Platini said he was hurt by questioning from the French police after he was detained over the awarding of the 2022 … Soccer • 19 Jun 19
Blatter says he will use influence for UK, Irish bid Sepp Blatter has said he will use his "influence" to help a British bid win the right to stage the 2030 World Cup, providing his … World Cup 2018 • 21 Jun 18
Blatter backs joint UK & Ireland bid for 2030 World Cup Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has said that a joint UK and Ireland bid would deserve to host the World Cup in 2030. Soccer • 20 Jun 18
Blatter will be at the World Cup as a guest of Putin Disgraced former FIFA chief remains suspended, but he will be in Russia on 'a sporting and diplomatic mission'. World Cup • 13 Jun 18
Blatter 'shocked' by World Cup bidding process rule Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter says he is shocked at a rule which has been inserted into the World Cup bidding process that could allow … Soccer • 11 Apr 18
Platini vows to prove 'clowns' wrong Ex-UEFA president Michel Platini has attacked the "clowns" and "worthless judges" who have banned him from football and told a French magazine that he will … Soccer • 29 Mar 18
Blatter appeals for VAR to be abandoned at World Cup Disgraced former Fifa president Sepp Blatter took to Twitter appealing for "Guardians of Laws of the Game" to ensure the World Cup would not be … Soccer • 01 Mar 18
Blatter ponders legal action against FIFA Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, currently serving a ban from the sport, is considering legal action against the global football body in an attempt to … Soccer • 01 Feb 18
Blatter denies Solo's claim of sexual harassment Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been accused of inappropriately "grabbing" United States goalkeeper Hope Solo. Soccer • 11 Nov 17
Probe into FIFA decision to award WCs to Russia, Qatar French prosecutors are investigating FIFA's decision to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 tournament to Qatar. Soccer • 27 Apr 17
Platini: I was Blatter's last scalp Michel Platini has accused Sepp Blatter of making him "his last scalp" as FIFA president in the affair which saw both banned from football. Soccer • 30 Mar 17
Blatter branded as 'reckless' by court The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) branded former FIFA president Sepp Blatter "reckless" for paying €1.5m to Michel Platini. Soccer • 13 Mar 17
Blatter accuses Infantino of disrespect Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has accused his replacement Gianni Infantino of disrespecting him. Soccer • 09 Dec 16
Blatter must serve full six-year ban from football Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has lost his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against his six-year ban from football. Soccer • 05 Dec 16
