Ex-Uefa chief Michel Platini arrested in connection to 2022 Qatar World Cup corruption probe

Ex-Uefa chief Michel Platini was arrested Tuesday in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.

The French football legend elected to lead European football’s governing body in 2007 was taken into custody by French anti-corruption police investigating the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to the gas-rich Gulf state.

Qatar was named co-host the World Cup in a decision that triggered controversy over its suitability amid allegations of corruption.