FIFA: the English federation suspends its support for the candidacy of Michel Platini as president

"The FA learnt more information relating to the issues at the centre of this case from Mr Platini’s lawyers. We have been instructed that the information must be kept confidential and therefore we cannot go into specifics. As a result of learning this information, The FA Board has on Friday morning 16/10/2015 concluded that it must suspend its support for Mr Platini's candidature for the FIFA presidency until the legal process has been concluded and the position is clear," said the English Football Association in a statement on 16/10/015.

The UEFA Executive Committee met in Nyon (SUI) on 15/10/2015, and decided to reaffirm its support for Michel Platini, UEFA president currently suspended for 90 days from any activity in football, since 08/10/2015. The 54 national federations under the European Confederation also met the same day at UEFA headquarters, and also provided unanimous support and "absolute confidence" in Michel Platini.

"The FA supports the statement issued by UEFA on 15/10/2015 concerning the ethics case against Michel Platini. This statement expressed respect for the…