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UEFA' Michel Platini blasts FIFA president Sepp Blatter's claims
UEFA president Michel Platini has said it is nothing new that political and economic influences are a factor when it comes to deciding on the hosts of major sporting events.
Platini was responding to claims by FIFA president Sepp Blatter that European members voted for Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup after pressure from political leaders.
Platini is the only FIFA member to have revealed he voted for Qatar.