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FIFA suspends Sepp Blatter, Michael Platini

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Jun 30, 2014; Salvador, BRAZIL; Detailed view of the FIFA World Cup logo on an official Adidas soccer ball prior to the USA press conference at Estadio Roberto Santos prior to tomorrows 2014 World Cup match against Belgium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 30, 2014; Salvador, BRAZIL; Detailed view of the FIFA World Cup logo on an official Adidas soccer ball prior to the USA press conference at Estadio Roberto Santos prior to tomorrows 2014 World Cup match against Belgium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been suspended by the organization.

As the efforts to clean up FIFA continue, president Sepp Blatter has been suspended for 90 days. It comes on the heels of an investigation into Blatter by Switzerland’s Attorney General’s office.

Michael Platini is also reportedly suspended.

While Blatter is banned from all “football activities,” he must also vacate his office.

For Platini, this is a huge hit to his bid for FIFA presidency.

Blatter is going to protest the suspension.

Blatter issued a statement that reads: “President Blatter was disappointed that the Ethics Committee did not follow the Code of Ethics and Disciplinary Code, both of which provide for an opportunity to be heard.

“Further, the Ethics Committee based its decision on a misunderstanding of the actions of the Attorney General in Switzerland, which has opened an investigation but brought no charge against the President.

“In fact, the prosecutors will be obliged by law to dismiss the case if their investigation if their investigation, barely two weeks old, does not establish sufficient evidence.

“President Blatter looks forward to opportunity to present evidence that will demonstrate he did not engage in any misconduct.”

FIFA released their own statement that reads as follows: “Today, in accordance with FIFA’s Code of Ethics, Joseph S. Blatter was relieved of all his duties as FIFA President following the decision of the Independent Chairman of the Adjudicatory Chamber of the Ethics Committee to provisionally ban him from all football activities on a national and international level.

“Joseph S. Blatter, for the duration of the 90-day ban, is not allowed to represent FIFA in any capacity, act on the organisation’s behalf, or communicate to media or other stakeholders as a FIFA representative.

“As mandated by article 32 (6) of the FIFA Statutes, Issa Hayatou, as the longest-serving vice-president on FIFA’s Executive Committee, will serve as Acting President of FIFA.

“It was also announced that the Independent Chairman of the Adjudicatory Chamber of the Ethics Committee issued a provisional 90-day ban for FIFA’s Secretary General, Jérôme Valcke.

“This decision follows FIFA’s announcement on 17 September 2015, that the organization had put Jérôme Valcke on leave and released him from his duties effective immediately.  On that date, FIFA requested a formal investigation by the Ethics Committee.

“All operational business matters will continue to be overseen by Markus Kattner, Acting Secretary General.”

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