FIFA president Sepp Blatter, secretary general Jerome Valcke and vice-president Michel Platini, who also heads European football's body UEFA, were suspended for 90 days each by the FIFA ethics committee, amidst a series of allegations involving financial irregularities.
Former FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon has also been banned for six years and fined 100,000 Swiss Francs.
Platini, who hoped to contest next February's contest to elect a new leader for the scandal-hit organisation, had earlier claimed that reports he would be banned were 'insidious' and designed to damage his reputation.
SuspendedA statement from FIFA's ethics committee said: "During this time, the above individuals are banned from all football activities on a national and international level. The bans come into force immediately.
Last week Blatter defied calls from FIFA sponsors including Coca-Cola and McDonald's to step down immediately.
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