Platini released from hospital
Michel Platini was today released from hospital following his collapse in a Johannesburg restaurant last night.
The UEFA president fainted in the restaurant and was taken to hospital by ambulance. Tests have shown there to be no problems.
Platini has been suffering from flu for the last few days.
FIFA and UEFA said in a joint statement: “Michel Platini, UEFA president, was released at 9am this morning from the hospital in Johannesburg where he was admitted last night after feeling unwell.
“All the medical tests conducted were normal and Mr Platini is looking forward to attending the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup tomorrow in Soccer City stadium.”
FIFA president Sepp Blatter revealed he had spoken with Platini’s parents who told him the Frenchman had a history of fainting, but insisted there was nothing to worry about.
He told Sky Sports News: “I spoke with him. He will not be at the match tonight (the third-place play-off between Germany and Uruguay), but he had already planned that because he’s affected by flu.
“And then yesterday he fainted but it’s not the first time. His parents with whom I had contact this morning said it happened from time to time to him. But now it’s time, he’s 55-years-old, to make a good check.
“It’s nothing to do with his heart, it’s all ok, and I’m very happy and everybody is happy, football is happy, Europe is happy, and he will be in the final tomorrow.”
