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Platini held in World Cup corruption probe

Platini

Getty Images | Former UEFA president, Michel Platini (centre), has been arrested following an investigation by France’s National Financial Procuratorate.

Arrest follows three year-long French investigation into award of the World Cup.

Officials who served under former President Sarkozy also held.

Elysee lunch understood to be of key interest.

18 June 2019 - 9:44 AM

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