Tag: Michel Platini
I won’t challenge Blatter at FIFA – Platini
UEFA president Michel Platini announced Thursday that he will not challenge Sepp Blatter for the leadership of football’s world body…
Platini to announce FIFA presidential intentions
European football chief Michel Platini on Thursday will announce if he is to stand against Sepp Blatter in next year’s…
Blatter loses Platini support
World football was plunged into open warfare on Thursday as UEFA president Michel Platini said he would no longer support…
City, PSG to field 5 homegrown players for CL
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have been informed by governing body UEFA that they must include five and not eight…
Platini says Qatar claims ‘tarnishing’ his image
UEFA president Michel Platini on Tuesday attacked a British newspaper for seeking to “tarnish” his reputation by drawing him into…
Platini eyes FIFA presidency
UEFA president Michel Platini said Thursday he would decide later in the year whether to seek the presidency of the…
Football: Europe to get new League of Nations
UEFA will tomorrow approve a new “League of Nations” tournament for European countries alongside the World Cup and European Championship,…
Ferguson named UEFA coaching ambassador
Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is set to take up a role with European football’s governing body as a…
Messi, Ronaldo Shortlisted For FIFA’s Ballon d’Or
Barcelona’s striker, Lionel Messi, Real Madrid’s winger, Cristiano Ronaldo and Spanish midfielder, Andres Iniesta, were Thursday shortlisted for this year’s…
Iniesta named UEFA best player
Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta received the UEFA Best Player in Europe award on Thursday after pipping Cristiano Ronaldo and…
Germany, Spain Are Teams To Beat —Platini
Holders Spain and Germany are likely to battle out the Euro final for a second successive time, UEFA president Michel…
Platini: Why I’m Against Blatter
European football supremo Michel Platini believes that Joseph Blatter is not corrupt but reiterated that the planned introduction of goalline…