With the beautiful game engulfed in scandal, European football has turned its attention to a more positive affair.<br /><br /> France is celebrating one year to go until the UEFA Euro 2016 championships kick off in the capital Paris. <br /><br /> French President François Hollande received the President of the European<br />footballing body and fellow Frenchman Michel Platini at the Elysée Palace to commemorate the occasion.<br /><br /> Michel Platini handed the first ticket of #EURO2016 to French president fhollande. #LeRendezVous pic.twitter.com/xm8ECrZzoM— UEFA EURO 2016 (UEFAEURO) June 10, 2015<br /><br /> Tickets have now gone on sale for UEFA’s month-long flagship tournament.<br /><br /> But despite the celebratory atmosphere in Paris, there are the usual worries about the cost of the competition – both financially and in terms of reputation. <br /><br /> Rumours are rife that Platini could run for the FIFA presidency following Sepp Blatter’s shock exit amid a corruption scandal.
