After six years of investigating the suspicion of conspiracy, michel platini and the former president of FIFA Sepp Blatter They appear this Wednesday in Switzerland for a suspicious payment case that ruined their 2015 career.
From 9:00 local time and until June 22, the Federal Criminal Court of Bellinzona (southeast) will convict the 66-year-old Frenchman and the 86-year-old Swiss for “fraud”, “unfair management “,” abuse of trust “and” false titles “, before passing judgment on July 8.
The prosecution accuses the two former leaders of “illegally obtaining, at the expense of FIFA, a payment of 2 million Swiss francs” (1.8 million euros) “in favor of Michel Platini.”
Both indicated other procedures: to France Platini for awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar and to Switzerland Blatter. Both face five years in prison or fines.
Source: La Verdad
I am an experienced and passionate journalist with a strong track record in news website reporting. I specialize in technology coverage, breaking stories on the latest developments and trends from around the world. Working for Today Times Live has given me the opportunity to write thought-provoking pieces that have caught the attention of many readers.
