Blatter and Platini banned

The Ethics Committee of Fifa has suspended Fifa president Seff Blater and Uefa head Michel Platini for eight years from all activities related to football. They were found guilty of breaches on paying Platini USD2 million in 2011. Both men deny the charge, refusing to accept the ruling and insisting on fighting back.

Fifa is Federation Internationale de Football Association is the world governing body of football. It is plagued with accusations of corruption. Uefa is Union of European Football associations, which rules football in Europe.

We must get rid of corruption in football.