Swiss prosecutors have reportedly widened criminal proceedings against former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA President Michel Platini.
Former UEFA President Michel Platini claimed he is "fighting" to clear his name from allegations of corruption.
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has been questioned on a payment of CHF2 million (£1.6million/$2.2million/€1.8million) made to former UEFA head Michel Platini in 2011.
Former UEFA President Michel Platini has been formally placed under investigation in Switzerland in relation to a $2 million (£1.62 million/€1.78 million) payment he received from FIFA in 2011.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has thrown out Michel Platini's appeal against his ban from football and described his claim as "manifestly ill-founded".
FIFA has taken legal action against former President Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini in a bid to recoup the CHF2 million (£1.5 million/$2 million/€1.8 million) paid to the ex-UEFA head in 2011.
Spare a thought for Switzerland.
Lost among the spate of bans announced by FIFA in recent weeks was the fact that one of its former, most senior officials was about to return from his own suspension.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Commonwealth Games England - Media and Communications Executive - London, United Kingdom
The Media and Communications Executive will work closely with CGE’s Media and Communications Manager to support the delivery of the organisation’s communications strategy. They will assist on the delivery of CGE’s external communication through media outlets and digital platforms with an aim to share our values, athlete stories and celebrate success to inspire the nation.
The coronavirus pandemic forced a near global shutdown of sport across the world, but sports governing bodies have staged successful events despite the COVID-19 crisis. Mike Rowbottom speaks to those who have been able to do so.
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