Former soccer chief Blatter says Platini payment followed 'gentleman's agreement' | The World

Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter has denied approving fraudulent payments to French football legend Michel Platini, telling a Swiss court that a cash transfer followed a "gentleman's agreement" between the pair. FIFA whistle-blower and reform advocate Bonita Mersiades speaks to The World about the accusations levelled at these two former football heavyweights.

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