Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France footballing legend Michel Platini were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court today
Blatter, who led FIFA for 17 years, was cleared of fraud by the Federal Criminal Court in the southern city of Bellinzona. Platini, a former France national team captain, and manager were also acquitted of fraud.
The two, once among the most influential figures in world football, had denied the charges against them.
Source: Sky Sports
