The French football legend was being held by French anti-corruption police
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Ex-UEFA chief Platini arrested in Qatar World Cup 2022 probe
French football legend is taken into custody by anti-corruption police investigating the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar
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Video: How a whistle-blower changed the FIFA World Cup
FIFA, soccer’s ruling body, is trying to shake off an image of corruption, but the investigations continue thanks in large measure to a now-deceased American whistle-blower.