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Michel Platini 'pleased to clarify all matters' over his part in Sepp Blatter investigation

UEFA chief Michel Platini has released a statement about the payment made to him which forms part of the investigation into FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

The Swiss Attorney General confirmed earlier today that the 79-year-old had been quizzed by prosecutors as the corruption engulfing the world’s football governing body rumbles on.

Blatter is accused of sanctioning a ‘disloyal’ payment of around £1.3million to Platini in 2011.

However, the Frenchman insists he is ‘pleased to have been able to clarify all matters’, after he spoke with Swiss authorities.

In a statement released, Platini said: “Today I was asked by the Swiss authorities to provide information relating to the ongoing investigations surrounding FIFA.

“I have always been open to supporting the relevant bodies and authorities in their investigative work and therefore cooperated fully.

“Regarding the payment that was made to me, I wish to state that this amount relates to work which I carried out under a contract with FIFA and I was pleased to have been able to clarify all matters relating to this with the authorities.

“Today I also made clear to the Swiss authorities that since I live in Switzerland I am available to speak with them any time to clarify any matters relating to the investigations.”