FIFA Bans Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for 8 Years

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter and UEFA President, Michel Platini have been banned handed 8-year bans each by a FIFA court today after finding them guilty of abusing their positions over a fraudulent payment made to Mr Platini amounting over $2 million.

Both were “immediately” banned from all football activity. Blatter, FIFA’s president since 1998, was fined 50,000 Swiss francs ($50,000). Platini was fined 80,000 Swiss francs.

A statement by the court said both showed “abusive execution” of their powers. In the case of Platini, the court said he “failed to act with complete credibility and integrity, showing unawareness of the importance of his duties.

Source: The Punch