Former FIFA President, Blatter pledges to accept C.A.S Verdict

Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president

Sepp Blatter, Former FIFA president, says he will not appeal the verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport on his six-year ban from football.


Blatter declined to speculate on the verdict which is expected within several weeks.

He denies wrongdoing in authorizing a 2 million dollar payment to former FIFA vice president Michel Platini in 2011.

Blatter’s comments suggest he would not pursue a federal case. Federal judges can intervene only if legal process is abused.