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‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and the fight to clear his name
- Platini says a group of people decided to kill him, detailing the political motives behind his ban from football.
- He states Infantino profited from the situation but was not among the instigators, while blaming broader governance conflicts.
- Platini criticizes Infantino as autocratic and warns of reduced democracy in football governance since the pandemic.
- He contrasts UEFA’s historical balance with FIFA to counterbalance power, stressing the need for strong governance voices.
- Platini says he wants ex-players to enter governance to protect football’s values.
- He notes a shift toward club power, with concerns about a proposed broader European Super League.
- Platini says he could advise or support new leadership but no longer wants administrative roles.
- He reflects on Blatter and Infantino’s roles, suggesting Infantino profited from the situation without instigating the ban.
- He predicts more ex-players in governance could help maintain football’s democratic values.
- Platini plans to stay involved in football in some capacity, but not as an administrator.
- He emphasizes his innocence in the 2011 payment case and frames the ban as political persecution.
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