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Sepp Blatter Fights Corruption Allegations in Swiss Court

2/26/2025

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Sepp Blatter, the former FIFA president, is fighting to restore his reputation in a Swiss court, challenging allegations of corrupt payments to Michel Platini. Acquitted in 2022, Blatter insists he’s been unfairly targeted. He hopes the court will reaffirm his innocence while voicing worries over the future of World Cup hosting rights and its expansion.

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Sepp Blatter, the former FIFA president, is fighting to restore his reputation in a Swiss court, challenging allegations of corrupt payments to Michel Platini. Acquitted in 2022, Blatter insists he’s been unfairly targeted. He hopes the court will reaffirm his innocence while voicing worries over the future of World Cup hosting rights and its expansion.