APNewsbreak: Platini withdraws from FIFA presidential race NYON, Switzerland (AP) — Michel Platini's dream of becoming the next FIFA president is over. Platini told The Associated Press on Thursday that he remains determined to overturn the eight-year ban he was handed by FIFA's…

FIFA tells Platini he can't appeal directly to sports court LONDON (AP) — FIFA told Michel Platini on Tuesday that he cannot bypass its appeals process by challenging his eight-year ban directly at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Platini was hoping to cut out the required FIFA…

Platini loses appeal at CAS over 90-day FIFA ban LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Michel Platini failed to overturn his 90-day FIFA ban on Friday, with the ruling coming only minutes after Swiss federal prosecutors said they stepped up their criminal investigation into a…

Michel Platini insists he is still the best man to be FIFA president Michel Platini has insisted he remains the best man to run world football despite his ongoing suspension from the game. Platini insists he will not be thrown off course by the ban.

South American confederation want Platini to run for FIFA presidency The prospect of a concerted rebellion against the FIFA ethics committee's provisional 90-day suspension of Michel Platini has intensified.

Platini says he wants to tone down politics at FIFA ZURICH (AP) — Michel Platini wants politics to play a lesser role at FIFA if he is elected its next president. Platini is the front-runner to replace Sepp Blatter in February, and said that with him in command, FIFA would…

Michel Platini not the "right man" for FIFA - CNN.com Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein believes Michel Platini is not the right man to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president

Michel Platini confirms he will run for FIFA president GENEVA (AP) — Michel Platini has launched his campaign to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, aiming to give the scandal-hit governing body "the dignity and the position it deserves." Platini, the UEFA president and…

Michel Platini: Frenchman enters FIFA presidential race - CNN.com European football chief Michel Platini will stand for FIFA's presidency, he announced Wednesday.

AP Sources: Michel Platini will run for FIFA president GENEVA (AP) — Michel Platini will run for FIFA president and plans to announce his intentions this week. Two officials familiar with Platini's plans tell The Associated Press that the FIFA vice president has made a decision…