Michel Platini appeals ban amid resignation calls

Michel Platini has made a formal appeal to the international sports tribunal against his six year ban from football amid a call from a top European federation leader for him to resign as UEFA president

Lausanne: Michel Platini has made a formal appeal to the international sports tribunal against his six year ban from football amid a call from a top European federation leader for him to resign as UEFA president.

Michel Platini

The Court of Arbitration for Sport said yesterday that Platini has lodged an appeal which could be completed before the European Championships start in June.

That would allow him to attend the event if successful.

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