UEFA President Michel Platini explains his payment from FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
It was revealed earlier today that the former Juventus midfielder had received around €1.8m from Blatter, which the Swiss attorney general is investigating as a “disloyal payment” as part of an ongoing probe into corruption.
UEFA President Michel Platini explains his payment from FIFA President Sepp Blatter.
It was revealed earlier today that the former Juventus midfielder had received around €1.8m from Blatter, which the Swiss attorney general is investigating as a “disloyal payment” as part of an ongoing probe into corruption.
“Today I was asked by the Swiss authorities to provide information relating to the ongoing investigations surrounding FIFA,” Platini said in a statement.
“I have always been open to supporting the relevant bodies and authorities in their investigative work and therefore cooperated fully.
“Regarding the payment that was made to me, I wish to state that this amount relates to work which I carried out under a contract with FIFA and I was pleased to have been able to clarify all matters relating to this with the authorities.
“Today I also made clear to the Swiss authorities that since I live in Switzerland I am available to speak with them any time to clarify any matters relating to the investigations.”
Platini was questioned as a witness, and has not been charged with any offence.
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has already pledged support for Platini in next year's FIFA elections.