29 août 2025|
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|3 months agoFIFA 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.
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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."
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