Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have been acquitted of corruption charges linked to a 2011 payment of 2 million Swiss francs, which prosecutors deemed unauthorized. Their acquittal follows a long legal saga rooted in extensive allegations of fraud within FIFA, which came to light in 2015. Earlier verdicts were appealed, but the Muttenz court ultimately recognized their 'gentlemen's agreement' regarding the payment, significantly clearing their names amidst one of football's largest scandals. Both have consistently maintained their innocence throughout the proceedings.
Blatter and Platini have been acquitted of all corruption charges related to a controversial payment, following a lengthy legal battle that began in 2015.
The court recognized the existence of a "gentlemen's agreement" regarding the payment between the two, dismissing claims of fraud or forgery by federal prosecutors.
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