Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter.Alamy Stock Photo Swiss appeals court acquits Blatter and Platini in long-running corruption case The case began in 2015. 10.09am, 25 Mar 2025 Share options FORMER FIFA PRESIDENT Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini on Tuesday were acquitted again on appeal by a Swiss court in a long-running corruption case that began in 2015. As in the first instance, when the pair were acquitted in 2022, the extraordinary appeals court in Muttenz near Basel did not follow the recommendations of prosecutors who had requested suspended sentences of 20 months. More to follow… – © AFP 2025 Advertisement Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Swiss appeals court acquits Blatter and Platini in long-running corruption case”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Swiss appeals court acquits Blatter and Platini in long-running corruption case”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. Please give full details of the problem with the comment... This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy before taking part. Leave a Comment Submit a report Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines. Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel. Racism or Hate speech An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs. Trolling or Off-topic An attempt to derail the discussion. Inappropriate language Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs. Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts. Please provide additional information Thank you for the feedback Your feedback has been sent to our team for review. Leave a commentcancel Access to the comments facility has been disabled for this user View our policy ⚠️ Duplicate comment Post Comment have your say Or create a free account to join the discussion Michel Platini Sepp Blatter News in 60 seconds Connacht boss Wilkins remains on sick leave with Tucker in charge for Munster clash 26 mins ago FreePacking His Bags Trent Alexander-Arnold agrees terms on Real Madrid move – reports 47 mins ago FreeSnapped Up Páirc Uí Chaoimh sells out in less than 24 hours for Division 1 hurling finals 52 mins ago Sam Prendergast signs new Leinster contract FreeCorrigan Or Nowhere Antrim-Armagh Ulster championship tie fixed for 12.30pm throw-in in Corrigan Park Shelbourne's Clancy called up and Noonan returns as Ireland squad named for Greece FreeDates For Diary Here's this week's GAA inter-county schedule and TV coverage Tucker steps up to lead Connacht with Wilkins on sick leave rejuvenation 'I've not trained at wing-back since he arrived. At the very first session, he just changed' Mason Melia makes history as Ireland beat Hungary Dates For Diary Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host hurling league finals, Croke Park football deciders confirmed more from us Investigates Daft.ie Property Magazine Allianz Home Magazine The 42 Sports Magazine Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie Report an error, omission or problem: Your Email (optional) Create Email Alert Create an email alert based on the current article Email Address One email every morning As soon as new articles come online Sign in or create a free account To continue reading create a free account Or sign into an existing account