UEFA split over Michel Platini with rogue associations backing alternative

Oct 17, 2015, 08:51

UEFA's members remain split over their support for Michel Platini with some associations backing an alternative candidate such as Holland's Michael van Praag be put forward for the FIFA presidential election.

Platini's lawyer on Thursday addressed a meeting of UEFA's 54 associations but failed to address the burning issue of a lack of written agreement for a £1.35million payment to him from FIFA president Sepp Blatter which has led to the pair being provisionally banned.

UEFA's members issued a joint statement calling for a "rapid decision" by mid-November on the FIFA ethics case involving Platini and supporting the suspended UEFA president's right to a fair hearing.

A number however - including the four British associations - remained to be convinced by his explanations. There were suggestions at the meeting in Nyon that a 'Plan B' be drawn up for if Platini is found guilty, which would see an alternative European candidate put forward for the FIFA election before the October 26 deadline.

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