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FIFA Ethics Committee Provisionally Bans Blatter, Platini for 90 Days
The adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee provisionally banned FIFA President Sepp Blatter, UEFA President and FIFA Vice-President Michel Platini and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke for a period of 90 days.
The duration of the bans, which come into force immediately, may be extended for an additional period of not more than 45 days.
FIFA Needs 'Profound Overhaul', Blatter Says
FIFA President Sepp Blatter highlighted the need of 'deep-rooted structural change' at the organisation when he announced his decision to step down.
"For years, we have worked hard to put in place administrative reforms, but it is plain to me that while these must continue, they are not enough," Blatter said in remarks posted on FIFA website.
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All-clear given after bomb threat at FIFA congress
The FIFA congress resumed on May 29 after the all-clear was given following a bomb alert at the venue where world football's governing body will vote on whether to retain Sepp Blatter as president.
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FIFA: Brazil Behind Schedule in World Cup Preparation
Football's world governing body FIFA is concerned with the preparation for the World Cup in Brazil, which starts on June 12.
Three of the stadiums, in Natal, Porto Alegre, and Sao Paulo are yet to be completed and are "racing against the clock", as FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke tweeted.