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Michel Platini, right, and his lawyer William Bourdon answer reporters after Platini has been freed

Michel Platini, right, and his lawyer William Bourdon answer reporters after Mr Platini has been freed Source: AAP

Michel Platini faced police questioning all day, and all night, over his role in awarding the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup to Qatar


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Michel Platini faced police questioning all day, and all night, over his role in awarding the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup to Qatar



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