Nyon, Switzerland: UEFA said it supports suspended president Michel Platini's right to defend himself against corruption allegations following an emergency meeting in Nyon, Switzerland on Thursday.


Michel Platini. Pic/AFP

However, European football's governing body stopped short of expressing categoric support for their underfire president. "We support Michel Platini's right to a due process and a fair trial and to the opportunity to clear his name," said secretary general Gianni Infantino at a press conference following the emergency meeting.