Swiss Court Clears Blatter and Platini in FIFA Fraud Trial

The Swiss Federal Criminal Court acquitted Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini in a FIFA fraud trial related to a payment authorized by Blatter to Platini in 2011. The payment was deemed as damaging FIFA's assets and unlawfully enriching Platini.

The Swiss prosecutor had charged them with fraud, mismanagement, and forgery. Blatter and Platini denied wrongdoing, with FIFA protesting their innocence.

Despite facing bans from football ethics committees, both men have been cleared by the court. The trial highlighted the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding FIFA's governance and financial practices.