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Bellinzona

January 8, 2024

Ex-Gambian minister tried in Swiss court for crimes against humanity

The trial is taking place at the Swiss Criminal Court in Bellinzona. It is expected to last until at least the end of January.

Ousmane Sonko
June 9, 2022

I paid Platini late wages not bribe, Blatter tells court

The pair are charged with defrauding FIFA over the payment Platini received for work done as an adviser between 1998 and 2002, among other offences.

Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini
June 7, 2022

Lawyer says ex-UEFA president Platini’s trial politically motivated

Michel Platini’s defence says the trial is “the result of a conspiracy” designed to stop him from becoming FIFA president.

Michel Platini