Blatter and Platini cleared of corruption charges

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini expressed their relief after being cleared of corruption charges in court.

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00:00I am happy that this pressure, which has been pressing on me for over 10 years, is now gone.

00:27It was a difficult time for me, but now justice has finally spoken the truth.

00:37This is a great event for me, for my family, but also for my wife.

00:45First of all, I have to get a grip on myself. I am full of emotions at the moment.

00:52I can tell you that life goes on, and now it goes on a little easier.

01:00I am relieved. I said that the persecution of FIFA and some Swiss prosecutors, some federal prosecutors, for 10 years is now completely over.

01:28I am relieved, I have regained my honour, and I can be calmer now.