Former UEFA President Platini arrested on suspicion of corruption

Former UEFA president Michel Platini arrested in France on suspicion of corruption. This is part of an investigation into Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup in 2010.

Quote. "If a person like Platini was taken into custody, then there are some grounds," commented former FIFA vice-president Vyacheslav Koloskov.

• Of the 24 members of the FIFA commission that approved Qatar's bid, 16 have resigned, are stripped of their powers or are under investigation.
• According to an investigation by The Times, the Qatari authorities signed contracts with FIFA worth $880 million, which were a bribe for the right to host the 2022 World Cup.
• In addition to Qatar, Russia was suspected of corruption. It was reported that Platini supported Russia's bid for the 2018 World Cup for a painting by Picasso. However, the information has not been confirmed .
• In 2014, Platini admitted that shortly before the country's elections for the 2022 World Cup, he held a secret meeting with Qatari football functionary Mohamed bin Hammam.