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Michel Platini to lose UEFA support?
Michel Platini reportedly risks losing the support of a number of UEFA nations in his bid to become FIFA president should he fail to give assurances over a £1.35m payment.Oct 14, 21:37
100% European Championships qualifying records: How they fared
As England qualify for the European Championships with a 100% winning record, Sports Mole looks at the four other nations that have achieved that feat.Oct 14, 10:53
Prince Ali against delay of FIFA presidential election
Prince Ali says that delaying next February's FIFA presidential election is not the right move.Oct 14, 08:13
FIFA Ethics Committee rejects Michel Platini's argument against suspension
The FIFA Ethics Committee rejects UEFA president Michel Platini's argument that he did not have the chance to defend himself before being banned for 90 days.Oct 12, 16:24
FIFA 'consider delaying next February's presidential election'
FIFA is reportedly considering delaying the presidential election due to the 90-day suspensions given to Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini and Jerome Valcke.Oct 9, 13:37
Sepp Blatter appeals 90-day suspension
FIFA president Sepp Blatter will appeal the 90-day suspension that has been handed to him by the FIFA ethics committee as they continue to investigate corruption claims.Oct 9, 10:55
FA chairman Greg Dyke: 'FA will withdraw Michel Platini support if guilty'
Chairman Greg Dyke says that the Football Association will withdraw its support for Michel Platini if the UEFA president is found guilty of wrongdoing.Oct 9, 06:25
UEFA "fully behind" suspended president Michel Platini
UEFA president Michel Platini is offered the full support of European governing body UEFA, which says it retains "full confidence" in the suspended chief.Oct 8, 17:07
FA chairman to give evidence at parliamentary hearing
Greg Dyke is to give evidence to MPs to explain the Football Association's reasons behind backing UEFA chief Michel Platini.Oct 8, 15:37
IOC president Thomas Bach calls for "external" FIFA president
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach calls for FIFA to appoint an "external" president.Oct 8, 14:00
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke denies any wrongdoing following 90-day ban
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke "unequivocally" denies any wrongdoing after being suspended for 90 days.Oct 8, 13:42
FIFA vice-president David Gill calls for emergency ExCo meeting
Britain's FIFA vice-president David Gill calls an emergency executive committee meeting following the 90-day ban given to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.Oct 8, 13:10
Sepp Blatter's lawyer hits out at FIFA Ethics Committee following ban
Sepp Blatter's lawyer slams FIFA's Ethics Committee for not carrying out their investigation properly following their decision to suspend the president for 90 days.Oct 8, 12:25
Issa Hayatou to serve as acting FIFA president during Sepp Blatter ban
FIFA announces Issa Hayatou will serve as acting president during Sepp Blatter's 90-day suspension.Oct 8, 12:11
FIFA president Sepp Blatter suspended for 90 days
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is provisionally suspended from football activities for 90 days, along with UEFA president Michel Platini and FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke.Oct 8, 10:29
Report: FIFA ethics committee recommend 90-day ban for Sepp Blatter
Reports emerge that the FIFA ethics committee recommends that president Sepp Blatter should be suspended for 90 days.Oct 7, 18:12
Chung Mong-Joon brands FIFA president Sepp Blatter "a hypocrite and liar"
Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter is branded "a hypocrite and a liar" by Chung Mong-Joon, the Korean billionaire who is running to succeed him in the office.Oct 7, 10:55
Chung Mong-joon claims to be victim of smear campaign by FIFA ethics committee
FIFA presidential hopeful Chung Mong-joon believes that the football body's ethics committee is seeking to suspend him from the organisation for 15 years.Oct 6, 20:31
FIFA sponsors call for Sepp Blatter resignation
FIFA sponsors Coca Cola, McDonalds and Visa urge Sepp Blatter to resign as president of world football's governing body.Oct 2, 21:21
FIFA bans former vice-president Jack Warner from football for life
Disgraced former vice-president Jack Warner is banned for life by FIFA's ethics committee and described as a "key player" involved in illegal payments.Sep 29, 12:53
Michel Platini: 'Allegations may damage my image'
Michel Platini hopes that "misunderstandings" over a payment made between himself and Sepp Blatter can be "resolved as soon as possible".Sep 28, 17:03
Sepp Blatter vows to stay on as FIFA boss
Sepp Blatter says that he has no intention of stepping down as FIFA boss in the wake of the latest batch of allegations made against him.Sep 28, 15:14
Michel Platini 'will not withdraw from race to become FIFA president'
UEFA president Michel Platini will reportedly not withdraw from the FIFA presidency election race after being questioned by police over a "disloyal" payment.Sep 28, 12:50
Taylor: 'FIFA should be under special measures'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says that FIFA should be "put under special measures".Sep 27, 06:05
Prince Ali: 'FIFA needs new leader'
Prince Ali insists that the football's world governing body needs a new leader, after the latest crisis surrounding FIFA president Sepp Blatter and its officials.Sep 26, 13:46
Michel Platini "supporting" FIFA investigation
UEFA president Michel Platini releases a statement insisting that he has clarified the nature of a payment from FIFA after being questioned by Swiss authorities.Sep 25, 18:28
Sepp Blatter under criminal investigation
The Swiss Attorney General's office opens criminal proceedings against Sepp Blatter on suspicion of criminal mismanagement and misappropriation.Sep 25, 14:33
Five perfect hat-tricks
Following Steven Naismith's exploits against Chelsea, Sports Mole picks out five other players that have scored perfect hat-tricks.Sep 13, 11:43
Prince Ali to stand for FIFA presidency
Prince Ali confirms that he will stand for the FIFA presidency in February's election.Sep 9, 15:34
Arsene Wenger: 'FFP is gone after UEFA softened rules'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Financial Fair Play is dead after UEFA lifted the restrictions they had previously placed on PSG and Manchester City.Aug 29, 13:47
Michel Platini to quit as UEFA president if FIFA bid fails
Michel Platini confirms that he will step down from his role as UEFA chief in 2019 if he fails to win the FIFA presidential election in February.Aug 28, 18:54
FIFA to investigate alleged "smear campaign" against Michel Platini
The alleged "smear campaign" against UEFA president Michel Platini is to be investigated by FIFA after the European football governing body lodged a complaint.Aug 17, 14:09
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's football action
Sports Mole columnist Sam Matterface looks back on the weekend's football action, with Chelsea, Portsmouth and Sepp Blatter on the agenda.Aug 17, 13:30
UEFA complain to FIFA over Michel Platini "smear campaign"
UEFA urges FIFA to investigate the distribution of material from its headquarters which paints an unflattering image of Michel Platini.Aug 16, 14:11
Scottish Football Association offers Michel Platini backing
Stewart Regan reveals that the Scottish Football Association intends to support Michel Platini in his bid to become FIFA president.Aug 10, 17:17
Juventus give Paul Pogba number 10 shirt ahead of new season
Juventus give French midfielder Paul Pogba the number 10 shirt ahead of the new season, despite transfer speculation surrounding the player.Aug 6, 11:38
Tokyo Sexwale in running to replace Sepp Blatter?
Former FIFA anti-discrimination chief Tokyo Sexwale is said to be in the running to replace Sepp Blatter as top boss of the scandal-hit organisation.Aug 3, 15:29
South Korea's Chung Mong-joon: 'I want to replace FIFA president Sepp Blatter'
South Korea's Chung Mong-joon announces that he wants to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president in February's election.Jul 30, 07:09
Greg Dyke confirms support for Michel Platini FIFA presidency bid
FA chairman Greg Dyke gives his public backing to Michel Platini's bid for the FIFA presidency.Jul 29, 17:17
Michel Platini to stand for FIFA presidency
Michel Platini confirms that he will stand for FIFA president.Jul 29, 11:13
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