Blatter and Platini Win Second Court Victory in Fraud Case

Blatter and Platini Win Second Court Victory in Fraud Case

Sports

March 26, 2025

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini emerged victorious in court once again yesterday, now holding a 2-0 lead in their trial outcomes against Swiss federal prosecutors.

Once the most influential figures in football, former FIFA president Blatter and former UEFA president Platini were acquitted for the second time in a case that has spanned a decade.

They faced allegations of fraud, forgery, mismanagement, and the misappropriation of over 2 million US dollars of FIFA funds dating back to 2011.

The prosecutors’ office has indicated in a statement that it may file an additional appeal to the Swiss Supreme Court, noting that it “will determine the next steps.

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