FIFA: Platini sues Infantino for influence peddling and defamation

Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched a legal counter-offensive against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, filing a lawsuit accusing him of defamation and influence peddling. The legal move, announced on Monday, marks Platini's latest attempt to fight back against the scandal that abruptly halted his ascent in global football governance in 2015.

Platini's complaint, which also names two former FIFA officials, is accompanied by a civil claim. This means that a judge will be appointed to investigate the allegations. Platini's legal team stated that this step is crucial for uncovering the truth behind the events that led to his downfall.

This is not the first time Platini has pursued legal action in this matter. He previously filed a simpler complaint in 2021, but that case was ultimately dismissed in October. The current lawsuit aims to bring the allegations before an investigating judge, potentially reopening the case and shedding new light on the circumstances surrounding the FIFA scandal.

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This complaint, which also targets two former FIFA officials, is accompanied by a civil claim, which will lead to the appointment of an investigating judge.