Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been arrested as part of an investigation into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The French football icon was detained on Tuesday morning and was taken to the premises of the Anti-Corruption Office of the Judicial Police (OCLCIFF).

The World Cup, normally held over the summer, was moved to winter to avoid the extreme heat in Qatar which can reach highs of 45C (113F).

Questions have long been raised over the Gulf State's suitability to host the World Cup.

Critics have argued the country is too small to host such a large-scale event while others have also argued the country's human rights record should have disqualified the bid.

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