UEFA president Michel Platini denied that he was given a Picasso painting in return for voting for Russia to host the 2018 World Cup and said it was "totally fictitious", according to AFP.

British newspaper the Sunday Times claims to have access to a database of allegations compiled by the failed English bid team for the 2018 World Cup.

The newspaper claimed on Sunday Platini was given a painting, believed to be a Picasso, as part of a bid to secure his vote.

"I'd like to point out that the Sunday Times allegations are totally fictitious and the newspaper themselves admit that they don't have any proof to support this ridiculous rumour," Platini said.

"This affair is now in the hands of my legal advisers in case of any eventual defamation case." Endi

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