Trial starts on Wednesday.
Interesting snippet:
"The payment also came as Blatter – who had fallen out with his former protege in 2008 – was preparing to campaign for re-election as Fifa president against Mohamed bin Hammam of Qatar, where Platini’s influence with European voters was seen as a crucial factor. Platini had been expected to stand in that election but in the end did not run for office."
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...michel-platini-will-make-for-electric-theatre
Interesting snippet:
"The payment also came as Blatter – who had fallen out with his former protege in 2008 – was preparing to campaign for re-election as Fifa president against Mohamed bin Hammam of Qatar, where Platini’s influence with European voters was seen as a crucial factor. Platini had been expected to stand in that election but in the end did not run for office."
https://www.theguardian.com/footbal...michel-platini-will-make-for-electric-theatre