Swiss federal prosecutors have started an appeal process against a court decision to acquit former football bosses Joseph ‘Sepp’ Blatter and Michel Platini of corruption.
This content was published on
1 minute
swissinfo.ch/mga
Español
es
La fiscalía estudia el recurso contra la absolución de Blatter y Platini
The former head of world football’s governing body FIFA, Blatter, and the ex-boss of European football UEFA, Platini, were cleared of wrongdoing on July 8.
This will form the basis of an eventual OAG decision on whether to push ahead with an official appeal.
Blatter and Platini were cleared of fraud and corruption surrounding a CHF2 million ($2.05 million) payment from FIFA to Platini in 2011 for consultancy work.
Prosecutors had asked the court to impose suspended 20-month prison sentences on both men, and to make them repay CHF2.23 million to FIFA.
The collapse of the case was a major setback for Swiss prosecutors who had spent years bringing the high profile case to court.
After being cleared in court, Blatter and Platini were awarded legal costs of CHF80,000 and CHF140,000 respectively. Blatter also accepted a payment of CHF20,000 as compensation for moral damages. Platini refused a similar offer, but he is able to reclaim the CHF2 million payment, which had been frozen.
Working on Sundays is detrimental to well-being, says Swiss study
This content was published on
A study by the University of Bern shows that working on Sundays is detrimental to well-being and particularly affects women.
Safra Sarasin private bank and former asset manager sentenced
This content was published on
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has fined private bank J. Safra Sarasin CHF3.5 million for aggravated money laundering. A former bank employee received a six-month suspended prison sentence.
JPMorgan to pay CHF270 million to settle 1MDB claims
This content was published on
JPMorgan Chase has agreed to pay CHF270 million to the Malaysian government to settle all issues related to its role in the 1MDB financial scandal.
Famine confirmed in Gaza for first time, says UN-backed report
This content was published on
Famine has been declared in a northern part of the Gaza Strip, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system.
Zurich Airport ground handling staff to strike on Friday
This content was published on
Ground handling staff at Zurich Airport have announced a strike for Friday afternoon. According to a union, 200 jobs are at risk.
This content was published on
Philippe Lazzarini will step down as head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) at the end of his term in March, he announced on Thursday.
Swiss government predicts CHF845 million budget deficit in 2026
This content was published on
The Federal Council published its 2026 budget proposal on Thursday: a projected deficit of CHF845 million francs ($1 billion).
This content was published on
The Gösgen nuclear power plant in northwestern Switzerland will be out of service for six months. It has not been connected to the grid since late May.
Swiss authorities and firms agree to cut sugar in cereals, yoghurts and drinks
This content was published on
Cereals, yoghurts and drinks in Switzerland will contain less sugar by 2028. The Swiss government and 21 companies renewed the so-called Milan Declaration in Bern on Thursday.
World football’s ex-leaders Blatter and Platini on trial for fraud
This content was published on
The trial is underway in a Swiss court of the former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, and ex-UEFA chief, Michel Platini, accused of corruption.
This content was published on
Former FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke is handed an 11-month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of accepting bribes.
This content was published on
Sepp Blatter’s shock U-turn decision to step down as FIFA president has been met with huge surprise and relief by Swiss newspapers – all of which, however, point to the major challenges ahead for world football’s governing body.
This content was published on
The President may be gone but bringing FIFA to heel will still require enormous effort both within the organisation and externally, according to a Swiss authority on the governance of sporting bodies.
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.