Africa: Uefa Boss Michel Platini Faces Lifetime Ban From FIFA

Fifa's ethics watchdog wants Michel Platini's banishment for life over a suspect payment, according to his lawyer. Fifa's executive committee is conducting an investigation into a 1.8 million euro payment made to him by Fifa president Sepp Blatter.

The suspended Uefa chief is serving a 90-day suspension on corruption charges alongside outgoing Fifa president Sepp Blatter, while Fifa's adjudicatory committee considers its verdict.

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