Platini's "File" (2006 World Cup bid)

Platini's "File" refers to allegations that Michel Platini, involved in European football governance, accessed a confidential UEFA document—commonly called "the File"—related to the 2006 FIFA World Cup bid by Germany. It was claimed he obtained and possibly used this confidential information improperly, raising concerns over transparency and ethical conduct in the bidding process. The controversy highlighted issues of bid fairness and integrity in international football, though no definitive proof of misconduct was established.