Blatter appears fifas appeal committee
Sepp Blatter, the former President of FIFA, has indeed appeared before the FIFA Appeal Committee. Here are a few instances:
- 2015: Blatter's first appeal: After being banned from all football-related activities for 90 days, Blatter appealed the decision to the FIFA Appeal Committee. The committee upheld the ban, citing "conflict of interest" and "breach of trust" in his handling of a $2 million payment to Michel Platini, the former UEFA President.
- 2016: Blatter's second appeal: Following his eight-year ban from all football-related activities, Blatter appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The CAS reduced the ban to six years, citing "procedural irregularities" in the original investigation.
- 2020: Blatter's third appeal: In 2020, Blatter appealed to the FIFA Appeal Committee to have his eight-year ban lifted. The committee rejected the appeal, citing "insufficient evidence" to overturn the original ban.
It's worth noting that Blatter has been involved in various legal battles and appeals related to his tenure as FIFA President, including allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement.