Fifa's Sepp Blatter facing 90-day suspension

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FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been suspended for 90 days by football's world governing body. He has been accused of making what's described as a "disloyal payment" to Uefa President Michel Platini. Blatter has denied any wrongdoing. His lawyers said he has not be notified of any action by the ethics committee. A final decision on the suspension could be made by the end of the week.

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