Platini initiates legal action against Fifa and Infantino over 2015 allegations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:37 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Michel Platini has filed civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and president Gianni Infantino in a French court. The actions stem from corruption allegations made in 2015, which Platini claims disrupted his campaign for Fifa president. The criminal complaint alleges malicious prosecution against Infantino and two former officials. Platini is also pursuing financial compensation through a separate civil lawsuit. In 2015, allegations regarding a payment linked to Platini led to his ban and thwarted his election aspirations.
- •Platini accuses Infantino and officials of malicious prosecution.
- •Legal proceedings were initiated in a French court.
- •The case relates to allegations from 2015 that affected Platini's career.
- •Platini seeks financial compensation in a separate civil lawsuit.
- •Infantino replaced Sepp Blatter as Fifa president following the scandal.
- 11:37 AMYahoo Sports — Platini begins legal proceedings against Fifa
- 11:36 AMBBC Sport — Platini begins legal proceedings against Fifa
"Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.
"Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:37 AMPlatini begins legal proceedings against Fifa
Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.
- BBC SportJun 9, 2026, 11:36 AMPlatini begins legal proceedings against Fifa
Former Uefa president Michel Platini initiaites civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015.
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