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Platini pleads innocence and insists he is only man who can revive Fifa

Suspended president complains of shame of name being dragged trough the mud.
Uefa stands by Platini, but makes contingency plans should he fall

Innocent until proven guilty...Uefa is standing by its president for the time being.
As Platini’s star wanes, another candidate emerges

As Michel Platini's bid for the Fifa presidency starts to unravel, a rival candidate emerges.
Sepp Blatter to appeal, while FA confirms it may drop support for Platini

Sepp Blatter is the first of the three suspended officials to appeal against the decision.
Is the game finally up for Sepp Blatter?

Suspension would effectively mark the end of Blatter's time at Fifa.
German Football League president calls on Blatter to resign immediately

Concerns that Fifa president will not quit next February.
Michel Platini sets out the case for the defence

Platini denies any wrongdoing, as Swiss attorney general refues to rule out raid on Uefa offices.
Paddy Agnew’s Notes from Italy: could this be Fiorentina’s year?

Flash in the pan or the real deal? After their demolition of Inter, Fiorentina are now being taken seriously.
Platini launches fightback but questions remain unanswered

Fifa presidential candidate goes on the offensive, but campaign could be damaged.
Blatter insists he has done nothing wrong

Payments were all above board, insists Fifa president.
Michel Platini presidential ambitions hit by revelations

Michel Platini could be the ultimate loser in ongoing Fifa saga.