Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini reaffirmed their innocence in Swiss court regarding fraud allegations related to a controversial payment made in 2011. Their earlier acquittal was challenged by the Swiss federal prosecutor, leading to this appeal hearing. Blatter, who stated he has never engaged in deception, contended he is the target of a witch-hunt. Platini explained the context of the payment, asserting it was based on a contractual agreement and that he expected to be compensated for his advisory role. This renewed legal scrutiny reinforces ongoing concerns about transparency in football governance.
Blatter insisted, 'When you talk about falsehoods, lies and deception, that's not me. That didn't exist in my whole life.' He feels wronged.
Platini stated, 'I knew that Fifa would pay me what it owed sooner or later.' His payment process was contractual, according to his invoicing.
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