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http://www.fifa.com/governance/news/y=2015/m=12/news=independent-ethics-committee-bans-joseph-s-blatter-and-michel-platini-2747411.html?intcmp=fifacom_hp_module_news

The adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee chaired by Mr Hans Joachim Eckert has banned Mr Joseph S. Blatter, President of FIFA, for eight years and Mr Michel Platini, Vice-President and member of the Executive Committee of FIFA and President of UEFA, for eight years from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) on a national and international level. The bans come into force immediately.

The proceedings against Mr Blatter primarily related to a payment of CHF 2,000,000 transferred in February 2011 from FIFA to Mr Platini. Mr Blatter, in his position as President of FIFA, authorised the payment to Mr Platini which had no legal basis in the written agreement signed between both officials on 25 August 1999. Neither in his written statement nor in his personal hearing was Mr Blatter able to demonstrate another legal basis for this payment. His assertion of an oral agreement was determined as not convincing and was rejected by the chamber.

The evidence available to the adjudicatory chamber in the present case was not sufficient to establish, to the extent required, that Mr Blatter sought the execution or omission of an official act from Mr Platini within the meaning of article 21 paragraph 1 of the FIFA Code of Ethics (FCE) (Bribery and corruption). However, the conduct of Mr Blatter towards Mr Platini without a legal basis constituted a breach of article 20 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits). Furthermore, Mr Blatter found himself in a situation of conflict of interest, despite which he continued to perform his related duties, failing to disclose said situation and the existence of personal interests linked to his prospective activities, thus violating article 19 paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the FCE (Conflicts of interest). By failing to place FIFAs interests first and abstain from doing anything which could be contrary to FIFAs interests, Mr Blatter violated his fiduciary duty to FIFA and breached article 15 of the FCE (Loyalty). Mr Blatters actions did not show commitment to an ethical attitude, failing to respect all applicable laws and regulations as well as FIFAs regulatory framework to the extent applicable to him and demonstrating an abusive execution of his position as President of FIFA, hence violating article 13 of the FCE (General rules of conduct).

In consequence, Mr Blatter has been banned for eight years from all football related activities and fined CHF 50,000.

The investigation into the case of Mr Blatter was conducted by Mr Robert Torres, member of the investigatory chamber of the Ethics Committee. The investigation resulted in a final report which was submitted to the adjudicatory chamber on 20 November 2015. The adjudicatory chamber opened formal proceedings on 23 November 2015, and the hearing of Mr Blatter took place in Zurich on 17 December 2015.

The proceedings against Mr Platini primarily related to a payment of CHF 2,000,000 that he received in February 2011 from FIFA. The payment to Mr Platini had no legal basis in the written agreement signed between both officials on 25 August 1999. Mr Platinis assertion of an oral agreement was determined as not convincing and was rejected by the chamber.

The evidence available to the adjudicatory chamber in the present case was not sufficient to establish, to the extent required, that Mr Platini obtained the payment for the execution or omission of an official act within the meaning of article 21 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Bribery and corruption). Nevertheless, the conduct of Mr Platini without a legal basis constituted a breach of article 20 paragraph 1 of the FCE (Offering and accepting gifts and other benefits). Furthermore, Mr Platini found himself in a situation of conflict of interest, despite which he continued to perform his related duties, failing to disclose said situation and the existence of personal interests linked to his prospective activities in violation of article 19 paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of the FCE (Conflicts of interest). By failing to place FIFAs interests first and abstain from doing anything which could be contrary to FIFAs interests, Mr Platini also violated his fiduciary duty to FIFA and breached article 15 of the FCE (Loyalty). In addition, Mr Platini failed to act with complete credibility and integrity, showing unawareness of the importance of his duties and concomitant obligations and responsibilities. His actions did not show commitment to an ethical attitude, failing to respect all applicable laws and regulations as well as FIFAs regulatory framework to the extent applicable to him and demonstrating an abusive execution of his position as Vice-President of FIFA and member of the FIFA Executive Committee, hence violating article 13 of the FCE (General rules of conduct).

In consequence, Mr Platini has been banned for eight years from all football related activities and fined CHF 80,000.

The investigation into the case of Mr Platini was conducted by Ms Vanessa Allard, member of the investigatory chamber of the Ethics Committee. The investigation resulted in a final report which was submitted to the adjudicatory chamber on 20 November 2015. The adjudicatory chamber opened formal proceedings on 23 November 2015, and the hearing took place in Zurich on 18 December 2015 in the presence of Mr Platinis lawyers.

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Blatter would have you think it isn't over Yoda. Only yesterday he said the ethics committee was going to clear him. I personally think it is all over for him. There's no way back from here. The Swiss are yet to have their say on him.

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Blatter would have you think it isn't over Yoda. Only yesterday he said the ethics committee was going to clear him. I personally think it is all over for him. There's no way back from here. The Swiss are yet to have their say on him.

I actually think it was over as soon as the FBI waded in,

Blatter is as slippery as coco though

Teflon sepp's, what a concept

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We are now in the realm of geopolitics as much as catching very naughty boys and reforming football governance (very much an afterthought as there are naughty boys everywhere).

Just about the only thing which would make Putin vulnerable in Russia would be if the World Cup were pulled from him.

Why do you think he is screaming this is all an American plot and recommending Blatter for a Nobel prize?

For that matter, why is the American Secretary of Justice very personally pursuing the FIFA case? For her, this is now very much a personal cause and something which will define her tenure in office. She needs to get a move on because a new President is sworn in on 20 January 2017, conveniently 18 months before kick-off in Moscow (or not..).

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Did you see Blatters presser, he is on another planet

Just sat through it. Seems to think it's simply a difference of opinion over a verbal agreement that he believes they made. His own ethics committee dismissed it. He's pretty defiant, I'll hand him that. He'd give Jbizzle a run for his money that's for sure. :P

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Blatter is looking like Saddam when the Americans got him. Someone who was clearly untouchable in his position of power and now cannot comprehend the thought of being upheld by the law.

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Absolutely astonishing FIFA's increasingly extreme approach to the Poppy issue.

1. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for those who've sacrificed their lives for others. It's not pro or anti any political conflict, it's not pro or anti war full stop. In no way is it a political statement, it's a charitable act of solidarity.

2. Bearing point 1 in mind, it's a terrible position to take for FIFA to even be against any desire to commemorate it from the home nations.

3. It's even worse to say it's banned from the football shirts.

4. It's even worse to say it's banned from armbands!

5. It's even WORSE to say fans aren't allowed to wear them!!!

FIFA have well and truly lost it. They've gone from being a shamelessly corrupt, ignoble and ineffective shambles, to being a force of pure indecency and an absolute disgrace. We should pull out of all international games for the next 10 years in my opinion.

It's time to show the repugnant fat cats who run that ugly, twisted money-obsessed elitist boys club that at least one country in the world has the balls to stand up to them.

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