Platini: English can rescue 2018 bid

UEFA PRESIDENT Michel Platini has waded into the Lord Triesman controversy by offering his support to the peer who was forced to resign as chairman of the FA and England’s 2018 World Cup bid after secret recordings were published.

FIFA’s ethics committee are to investigate corruption claims about Spain and Russia made by Triesman in a private conversation to a friend, unaware he was being recorded.

Platini said the row may have damaged England’s bid but insists it can recover – and believes that Triesman deserves support.