French federation offices in Paris searched in Blatter case

French authorities have searched the Paris offices of the French Football Federation in connection with Switzerland's criminal investigation targeting former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, the Swiss attorney general said Wednesday.

"Pursuant to (a) request for mutual legal assistance of January 14, 2016 and in close coordination with the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland, the French Financial Prosecution Office proceeded yesterday to a search of the offices of the French Football Federation (FFF) in Paris with the latter’s consent. The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) was present during the search," a statement from the attorney general's office said.

The Tuesday search was "in connection with the criminal proceedings against Mr. Joseph Blatter," it added.