Michel Platini files lawsuits against FIFA and Infantino over corruption probe
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has initiated legal action against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over a corruption case that he says derailed his ambitions to lead world football. Platini has filed both civil and criminal complaints, alleging malicious prosecution and seeking financial compensation. The case centers on a controversial payment and subsequent investigation that impacted several top football officials. Both Platini and Sepp Blatter were eventually cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court in March 2025.
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- Michel Platini has launched civil and criminal proceedings against FIFA and Gianni Infantino.
- The legal actions relate to corruption allegations that began in 2015 and affected Platini's bid for FIFA presidency.
- Platini accuses Infantino, former FIFA legal director Marco Villiger, and ex-audit chair Domenico Scala of malicious prosecution.
- A 2 million Swiss francs payment to Platini in 2011 became central to the investigation.
- Both Platini and Sepp Blatter were cleared of corruption by a Swiss federal criminal appeals court in March 2025.
