Michel Platini was released from hospital on Saturday morning following his collapse in a Johannesburg restaurant on Friday 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 (Saturday) morning from the hospital in Johannesburg where he was admitted 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 in Soccer City stadium."