Michel Platini
Gianni Infantino elected FIFA president with 115 votes
Gianni Infantino is elected the new FIFA president after receiving 115 votes in the second round in Zurich.
Feb 26, 17:01
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini bans reduced to six years on appeal
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have their appeals rejected by the FIFA appeals committee, but their bans are reduced from eight years to six.
Feb 24, 17:39
CAS to rule on Prince Ali request for transparent FIFA voting booths on Thursday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport reveals that its will rule on Prince Ali's request for transparent voting booths at the FIFA election before it is due to take place.
Feb 23, 13:24
FA to back Gianni Infantino's bid for FIFA presidency
The Football Association reportedly agrees to back Gianni Infantino's bid for the FIFA presidency.
Feb 17, 13:54
Sepp Blatter returns to FIFA headquarters for appeal against eight-year ban
Banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter arrives at the world governing body's headquarters to appeal against his eight-year ban from all football-related activity.
Feb 16, 14:43
UEFA to delay presidential election until after Michel Platini's appeal outcome
UEFA announces that presidential elections will be delayed until Michel Platini's appeals process is over.
Jan 22, 16:54
UEFA to use goalline technology at Euro 2016, Champions League
UEFA announces that goalline technology will be used at Euro 2016 and in the Champions League from next season.
Jan 22, 15:57
Michel Platini to continue being paid by UEFA
UEFA confirms that Michel Platini will continue to be paid his salary "until further notice" despite being hit by an eight-year ban from all football-related activity.
Jan 19, 19:59
FIFA sack general secretary Jerome Valcke
FIFA sacks general secretary Jerome Valcke, who is embroiled in a widespread corruption scandal within the world football governing body.
Jan 13, 09:29
Michel Platini withdraws from FIFA presidential race
Michel Platini ends his campaign to become the new FIFA president as he turns his attention to clearing his name.
Jan 7, 18:55
FIFA ethics committee recommends nine-year Jerome Valcke ban
FIFA's ethics committee recommends that suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke be handed a nine-year ban from all football-related activities.
Jan 5, 14:35
Sheikh Salman planning to split FIFA in two
FIFA presidency candidate Sheikh Salman unveils plans to split the governing body in two should he be elected as Sepp Blatter's successor in February.
Dec 30, 22:21
Michel Platini may avoid punishment for awards appearance
Michel Platini could reportedly avoid punishment for attending a football awards ceremony even though he is banned from "all activity" within the sport for eight years.
Dec 30, 18:30
ESPN invites FIFA presidential candidates to take part in live TV debate
The five candidates bidding to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president are invited to take part in a live television debate by ESPN.
Dec 30, 10:11
Greg Dyke: 'Sepp Blatter exit could mean England World Cup bid'
FA chairman Greg Dyke suggests that England could again bid to host the World Cup now that FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been banned from football.
Dec 22, 15:57
Sepp Blatter to appeal eight-year FIFA ban
FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirms that he will appeal against his eight-year ban from all football-related activities.
Dec 22, 13:30
FA chairman Greg Dyke: 'No sympathy for Sepp Blatter'
FA chairman Greg Dyke says that he has little sympathy for FIFA president Sepp Blatter after the 79-year-old was banned from football activity for eight years.
Dec 22, 11:02
Football Association unsure who to back for FIFA presidency
With Michel Platini seemingly out of the running, Greg Dyke admits that the Football Association do not know who they will support in the FIFA elections.
Dec 21, 18:53
Sepp Blatter: 'I am a punching ball'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter hits out at the decision to ban him from football-related activities for eight years.
Dec 21, 14:58
Michel Platini to appeal eight-year ban
UEFA president Michel Platini reveals that he will "fight" the eight-year ban that he has received from FIFA's ethics committee.
Dec 21, 14:44
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini banned for eight years
FIFA announces that Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are banned from all footballing activity for eight years.
Dec 21, 09:55
Sepp Blatter claims FIFA corruption charge dropped
Sepp Blatter confirms that the charge of corruption against him has been dropped by FIFA's ethics committee.
Dec 21, 09:14
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini to learn fate on Monday
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini will learn whether or not they will be handed life bans from football on Monday morning.
Dec 20, 19:02
Michel Platini will not attend FIFA hearing
Suspended UEFA president Michel Platini refuses to attend his FIFA ethics committee hearing, claiming that the verdict has already been announced in the media.
Dec 16, 12:43
Sepp Blatter "bewildered" by FIFA "Inquisition"
A "bewildered" Sepp Blatter hits out at FIFA's ethics committee, comparing their investigation to the Spanish Inquisition.
Dec 15, 18:33
Sepp Blatter 'writes to FIFA associations reiterating innocence ahead of hearing'
Sepp Blatter reportedly writes to all FIFA member associations reiterating his innocence ahead of Thursday's ethics committee hearing.
Dec 15, 10:56
FIFA president Sepp Blatter, UEFA chief Michel Platini 'to escape lifetime bans'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini are reportedly expected to escape lifetime bans when they face disciplinary hearings this week.
Dec 14, 16:34
Jacques Lambert of Euro 2016 committee 'disappointed' by Michel Platini absence
Jacques Lambert of the France Euro 2016 committee says that UEFA president Michel Platini has not "lost the war" after his appeal to overturn a 90-day suspension was denied.
Dec 11, 17:39
Michel Platini loses appeal against FIFA ban at Court of Arbitration for Sport
Michel Platini loses his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport to have his 90-day ban from football lifted.
Dec 11, 09:15
FBI 'investigates FIFA's Sepp Blatter over $100m bribery scandal'
The FBI is reportedly investigating claims that FIFA president Sepp Blatter played a role in a $100m (£66.2m) bribery scandal.
Dec 7, 07:33
FIFA ethics committee 'wants life ban for Michel Platini'
FIFA's ethics committee is seeking to impose a lifetime ban from football for UEFA president Michel Platini, according to the Frenchman's lawyer.
Nov 24, 12:57
Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter: 'I was very close to death'
Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter reveals that he was "very close" to death when admitted to hospital after having a "small emotional breakdown".
Nov 23, 09:42
FIFA ethics committee requests Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini sanctions
FIFA's ethics committee's report into alleged wrongdoing by Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini requests for sanctions to made against the duo.
Nov 21, 08:52
Michel Platini files urgent appeal at Court of Arbitration for Sport against ban
Michel Platini files an "urgent" appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport that his 90-day provisional ban be lifted.
Nov 20, 16:00
Sepp Blatter 'remains committed' to clearing his name after appeal is rejected
Sepp Blatter's lawyer Richard Cullen says that the outgoing FIFA president remains committed to clearing his name after having his appeal against a 90-day suspension rejected.
Nov 18, 16:41
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini ban appeals rejected by FIFA appeals committee
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have their appeals against 90-day provisional bans rejected by FIFA's appeal committee.
Nov 18, 11:56
Interim FIFA president Issa Hayatou undergoes kidney transplant
Interim FIFA president Issa Hayatou undergoes a successful kidney transplant and intends to continue in his role during Sepp Blatter's suspension.
Nov 13, 16:39
FIFA president Sepp Blatter discharged from hospital after "emotional breakdown"
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is discharged from hospital after suffering a "small emotional breakdown".
Nov 12, 16:10
FIFA rejects Musa Bility for presidential election
FIFA rejects Musa Bility for the presidential election following integrity checks, while Michel Platini is still not included due to suspension.
Nov 12, 08:35
Gianni Infantino to withdraw from FIFA president race if Michel Platini stands
Gianni Infantino insists that he will withdraw from the FIFA presidential election if Michel Platini is allowed to stand.
Nov 10, 20:26
