Sepp Blatter was 'close to death' after collapse

Sepp Blatter has revealed he was “close to death” after collapsing earlier this month.

Sepp Blatter was 'close to death' after collapse
Mon, 23 Nov, 2015 - 11:50

Sepp Blatter has revealed he was “close to death” after collapsing earlier this month.

The 79-year-old, currently suspended from his post as FIFA president, fainted while visiting his parents’ grave with family members.

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