Platini detained over investigation into 2022 World Cup

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

Platini detained over investigation into 2022 World Cup
Tue, 18 Jun, 2019 - 11:01
Digital Desk staff

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.

France’s financial prosecutor’s office confirmed to Press Association Sport that 63-year-old Platini had been detained.

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