Michel Platini emphasized that there is nothing wrong with the two million Swiss francs which he received in 2011 from FIFA president Sepp Blatter. According to the president of the European football federation UEFA he was just right on that money. “That amount relates to the work that I carried out as part of my contract with FIFA,” Platini announced Friday in a statement. “I’m glad I’ve been able to give clarification on the authorities.”
The Swiss justice heard Platini Friday as a witness in a legal investigation into FIFA boss Blatter. Who is suspected of fraud and maladministration. Part of the research is also a payment of two million Swiss francs in 2011 to Platini, for “services” which he delivered between January 1999 and June 2002. Former French football player worked at the world football as personal advisor to Blatter. Justice in Switzerland, the payment considered as suspicious, because that would not be in the interest of FIFA.
Platini stressed to cooperate fully with the investigation. “The Swiss authorities asked them to provide me information regarding the ongoing investigation into FIFA. I am always open and support the relevant bodies and authorities. On the Swiss, I have made it clear that since I live in Switzerland, am always available with talk to them and give clarification on matters relating to their investigation. “
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