Platini and FIFA president Sepp Blatter are both currently serving 90-day bans while an investigation is held into a two million Swiss franc (1.8 million euro/USD 2 million) payment from the world governing body to the Frenchman.
"Platini will certainly be suspended for several years," said Bantel in stunning comments carried by the L'Equipe website.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) earlier Friday backed the ban against Platini, in a new blow to his hopes of entering the FIFA presidential race.
"As for Blatter, there is no difference for him between a suspension of a few years and a life ban," added Bantel.
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