Jerome Valcke: Fifa wants nine-year ban for ex-secretary general

Fifa has recommended that its former secretary general Jerome Valcke receive a nine-year ban from football activity.

The Frenchman was alleged to be implicated in a scheme to profit from the sale of World Cup tickets.

Valcke, 55, who also faces bribery allegations, denies any wrongdoing.

Sepp Blatter, the outgoing president of world football's governing body, and vice-president Michel Platini were both suspended for eight years in December following a Fifa ethics investigation.

More to follow.