FIFA Loses CHF23 Million Bonus Lawsuit

Zurich court rejects FIFA's claim against former officials Sepp Blatter and Markus Kattner over World Cup bonuses, ruling defendants acted within rights.

Key Takeaways

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The District Court of Zurich rejected FIFA's claim for repayment of bonuses against Sepp Blatter and Markus Kattner.
The lawsuit concerned bonus payments totaling CHF 23 million ($28.7 million).
The bonuses were paid between 2010 and 2013 related to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The court ruled the defendants acted in 'good faith' believing FIFA would authorize the payments.

By The Numbers

CHF 23 million

Total bonus amount

2010-2013

Payment period

They Said

"The defendants were entitled to assume 'in good faith' that FIFA would authorise the bonus payments that had already been made."
— District Court of Zurich

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