the suspension handed down to him by FIFA.
UEFA president Michel Platini has appealed the 90-day
suspension imposed on him by FIFA amid the ongoing
corruption investigation involving world football's governing
body.
Platini and FIFA president Sepp Blatter were handed the bans on
Thursday, with the Swiss accused of making a "disloyal
payment" to the former France captain in 2011.
Both men deny any wrongdoing, with Blatter appealing his
suspension on Friday having also been alleged to have signed
an "unfavourable" contract with the Caribbean Football Union in
2005 that market experts claim handed over World Cup
television rights for a fraction of their market value.
And Omnisport understands that Platini - backed by UEFA on
Thursday - has lodged an appeal.
Platini had been in the running to replace Blatter as FIFA
president but his bid appears in doubt following the week's
events, with reports suggesting the Executive Committee could
postpone the elections scheduled for February 2016.
FIFA confirmed on Friday an extraordinary meeting would be
held later this month where a possible postponement is likely to
be discussed.
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