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Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint against Infantino and others alleging slander, influence peddling and a conspiracy that prevented Platini to become FIFA president, a position that Infant...
Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint against Infantino and others alleging slander, influence peddling and a conspiracy that prevented Platini to become FIFA president, a position that Infantino, his former No.2, has held for a decade now. Lawyers for Platini have also filed a civil claim
Michel Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud
Michel Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud
Updated / Monday, 8 Jun 2026 20:31
Michel Platini is suing Gianni Infantino
Michel Platini is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.
In a statement sent to AFP four days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 70-year-old Platini, who ran the 1998 edition in France, said his lawyers had filed two complaints in French courts.
The statement said the French justice system "is tasked with fully uncovering the conspiracy hatched against French soccer player Michel Platini to prevent him from assuming the FIFA presidency that had been promised to him".
When Sepp Blatter fell as president of the governing body of world football in 2015, Platini, the head of European governing body UEFA, stepped forward as the most likely successor.
But the former France captain and coach was quickly submerged in the widening scandal. Instead his deputy at UEFA, Infantino, grabbed the FIFA presidency, starting a long-running vendetta.
Platini named Infantino, 56, as well as former FIFA officials Marco Villige…
Michel Platini to sue FIFA President Gianni Infantino as feud continues - TribalFootball.com
Michel Platini to sue FIFA President Gianni Infantino as feud continues - TribalFootball.com
Michel Platini to sue FIFA President Gianni Infantino as feud continues
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Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football, Gianni Infantino
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Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football, Gianni Infantino, in the latest chapter in a battle that began when a scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.
In a statement sent to AFP four days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 70-year-old Platini, who ran the 1998 edition in France, said his lawyers had filed two complaints in French courts.
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The statement said the French justice system "is tasked with fully uncovering the conspiracy hatched against French soccer player Michel Platini to prevent him from assuming the FIFA presidency that had been promised to him".
When Sepp Blatter fell as president of the governing body of world football in 2015, Platini, the head of the European governing body UEFA, stepped forward as the most likely successor.
But the former France captain and coach was quickly submerged in the widening …
BREAKING: FIFA president Gianni Infantino subject of criminal complaint from his former UEFA boss Michel Platini 🚨
BREAKING: FIFA president Gianni Infantino subject of criminal complaint from his former UEFA boss Michel Platini 🚨
Platini sues Infantino in French courts as FIFA feud heats up - RFI
Platini sues Infantino in French courts as FIFA feud heats up - RFI
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Platini sues Infantino in French courts as Fifa feud heats up
Former Uefa president Michel Platini said on Monday he is suing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, in the latest chapter of a battle that began when scandal derailed Platini's 2015 bid for the Fifa presidency. After unsuccessful attempts in Switzerland, Platini is now turning to the French justice system to make his case.
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Former president of the the European Football Association (Uefa), Michel Platini, at the Swiss Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland, 8 July 2022. AP - Alessandro Crinari
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In a statement sent to French news agency AFP four days before the start of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, 70-year-old Platini, who ran the 1998 edition of the tournament in France, said his lawyers had filed two complaints in French courts.
The statement said the French justice system "is tasked with fully uncovering the conspiracy hatched against French soccer player
Michel Platini
to prevent him from assuming the Fifa presidency that had been promised to him".
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According to French Newspaper l'Equipe, Michel Platini has filed a complaint against Gianni Infantino for influence peddling and malicious prosecution.
Thre...
Platini files complaint against Infantino
According to French Newspaper l'Equipe, Michel Platini has filed a complaint against Gianni Infantino for influence peddling and malicious prosecution.
Three days before the world cup no less.
Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud
Platini switches to French courts in long-running FIFA feud
LAUSANNE - Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.
Michel #Platini is taking LEGAL action against #FIFA President #GianniInfantino a few days before the #WorldCup
The three-time #BallondOr winner has filed civil lawsuits against several people, Plati...
Michel #Platini is taking LEGAL action against #FIFA President #GianniInfantino a few days before the #WorldCup
The three-time #BallondOr winner has filed civil lawsuits against several people, Platini is also asking for #criminal proceedings in the #French legal system.
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Closer to home, Infantino has been sued again for conspiring against Platini in the FIFA leadership race. What the article doesn't mention: Infantino is close friends with the Swiss prosecutor, so it'...
Closer to home, Infantino has been sued again for conspiring against Platini in the FIFA leadership race. What the article doesn't mention: Infantino is close friends with the Swiss prosecutor, so it's little wonder an earlier lawsuit in Switzerland failed. To be clear, one is as bad as the other.
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Michel Platini is suing Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency
LAUSANNE - Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.
In a statement sent to AFP four days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 70-year-old Platini, who ran the 1998 edition in France, said his lawyers had filed two complaints in French courts.
The statement said the French justice system "is tasked with fully uncovering the conspiracy hatched against French soccer player Michel Platini to prevent him from assuming the FIFA presidency that had been promised to him".
When Sepp Blatter fell as president of the governing body of world football in 2015, Platini, the head of European governing body UEFA, stepped forward as the most likely successor.
But the former Franc…
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2×broadly confirmedMichel Platini is suing Gianni Infantino in French courts.
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bangkokpost“Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.”
rte.ie“Michel Platini is suing Gianni Infantino”
rfi.fr“Former Uefa president Michel Platini said on Monday he is suing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, in the latest chapter of a battle that began when scandal derailed Platini's 2015 bid for the Fifa presidency.”
tribalfootball.com“Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football, Gianni Infantino”
2×broadly confirmedMichel Platini has filed both civil and criminal legal action in France against FIFA and Gianni Infantino.
otherturkey
bluesky“Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint against Infantino and others alleging slander, influence peddling and a conspiracy that prevented Platini to become FIFA president, a position that Infantino, his former No.2, has held for a decade now. Lawyers for Platini have also filed a civil claim”
dailysabah“Platini sues FIFA, Infantino over collapse of presidential bid
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched both civil and criminal legal action in France against football's governing body FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, ov...”
rte.ie“In a statement sent to AFP four days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 70-year-old Platini, who ran the 1998 edition in France, said his lawyers had filed two complaints in French courts.”
rfi.fr“In a statement sent to French news agency AFP four days before the start of the 2026 Fifa World Cup, 70-year-old Platini, who ran the 1998 edition of the tournament in France, said his lawyers had filed two complaints in French courts.”
tribalfootball.com“In a statement sent to AFP four days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 70-year-old Platini, who ran the 1998 edition in France, said his lawyers had filed two complaints in French courts.”
2×broadly confirmedMichel Platini's bid for the FIFA presidency was derailed by scandal in 2015.
othersea_th
bangkokpost“Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.”
rte.ie“Michel Platini is suing the head of world football Gianni Infantino in the latest chapter in a battle that began when scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.”
rfi.fr“Former Uefa president Michel Platini said on Monday he is suing Fifa president Gianni Infantino, in the latest chapter of a battle that began when scandal derailed Platini's 2015 bid for the Fifa presidency.”
tribalfootball.com“Michel Platini said Monday he is suing the head of world football, Gianni Infantino, in the latest chapter in a battle that began when a scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid for the FIFA presidency.”
1×broadly confirmedMichel Platini was the head of UEFA in 2015 and was seen as the most likely successor to Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.
other
rte.ie“When Sepp Blatter fell as president of the governing body of world football in 2015, Platini, the head of European governing body UEFA, stepped forward as the most likely successor.”
tribalfootball.com“When Sepp Blatter fell as president of the governing body of world football in 2015, Platini, the head of the European governing body UEFA, stepped forward as the most likely successor.”
1×broadly confirmedGianni Infantino became FIFA president after Sepp Blatter's fall in 2015.
other
rte.ie“But the former France captain and coach was quickly submerged in the widening scandal. Instead his deputy at UEFA, Infantino, grabbed the FIFA presidency, starting ”
bluesky“Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint against Infantino and others alleging slander, influence peddling and a conspiracy that prevented Platini to become FIFA president, a position that Infantino, his former No.2, has held for a decade now.”
1×broadly confirmedMichel Platini stated that the French justice system is tasked with fully uncovering the conspiracy hatched against him to prevent him from assuming the FIFA presidency that had been promised to him.
other
rte.ie“The statement said the French justice system "is tasked with fully uncovering the conspiracy hatched against French soccer player Michel Platini to prevent him from assuming the FIFA presidency that had been promised to him".”
rfi.fr“The statement said the French justice system "is tasked with fully uncovering the conspiracy hatched against French soccer player
Michel Platini
to prevent him from assuming the Fifa presidency that had ”
tribalfootball.com“The statement said the French justice system "is tasked with fully uncovering the conspiracy hatched against French soccer player Michel Platini to prevent him from assuming the FIFA presidency that had been promised to him".”
Single-source · 1 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
The legal action follows unsuccessful attempts by Michel Platini to pursue his case in Switzerland.
rfi.fr
Framing · 4 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
bluesky
“alleging slander, influence peddling and a conspiracy that prevented Platini to become FIFA president”
→ Michel Platini alleges that Infantino and others engaged in slander, influence peddling, and a conspiracy to block his FIFA presidency bid.
rte.ie
“grabbed the FIFA presidency”
→ Gianni Infantino became FIFA president after Sepp Blatter's fall in 2015.
rfi.fr
“the conspiracy hatched against French soccer player Michel Platini”
→ Michel Platini alleges a conspiracy was formed to prevent him from becoming FIFA president.
tribalfootball.com
“a scandal derailed the Frenchman's 2015 bid”
→ Michel Platini's 2015 FIFA presidency bid was derailed by scandal.