2024-07-25 16:01:46
Former FIFA President Joseph Blatter commented on the Ethics Commission’s decision to ban him from playing football for 8 years.
“I want to apologize. I apologize to all FIFA members for becoming a punching bag. I apologize for being punished in a world of such human qualities.
It seemed that we had clarified the case regarding the transfer of money to Platini. As it turns out, I was optimistic. Back in 1998, Platini and I agreed that he would do some work for FIFA, and I warned that I would not pay immediately. FIFA’s statutes do not preclude verbal consent.
Naturally, I will fight for my name and FIFA. I don’t understand why we were banned for 8 years… It’s a shame that the Ethics Commission ignores the evidence and works through the media. I learned about the disqualification from the press, not from the commission,” Blatter’s speech was quoted by “The Guardian”.