Platini joins Blatter in appealing FIFA suspension

Michel Platini has followed Sepp Blatter in appealing the suspension handed down to him by FIFA.

UEFA president Michel Platini has appealed the 90-day suspension imposed on him by FIFA amid the ongoing corruption investigation involving world football's governing body.
Platini and FIFA president Sepp Blatter were handed the bans Thursday, with the Swiss accused of making a "disloyal payment" to the former France captain in 2011.
Both men deny any wrongdoing, with Blatter appealing his suspension Friday — having also been alleged to have signed an "unfavorable" contract with the Caribbean Football Union in 2005 that market experts claim handed over World Cup television rights for a fraction of their market value.
And Omnisport understands that Platini — backed by UEFA on Thursday — has lodged an appeal.
Platini had been in the running to replace Blatter as FIFA president but his bid appears in doubt following the week's events, with reports suggesting the Executive Committee could postpone the elections scheduled for February 2016.
FIFA confirmed Friday an extraordinary meeting would be held later this month, during which a possible postponement is likely to be discussed.