UEFA president Michel Platini has been released from hospital after fainting in a Johannesburg restaurant on Friday evening.

Platini has been suffering with flu during a hectic World Cup schedule and a series of medical tests revealed no serious problems with the health of the 55-year-old former France international.

Initial reports had speculated that Platini had suffered a heart attack.

However, UEFA and FIFA have released a statement in which they claim he will definitely be in attendance at Sunday's World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City.

"All the medical tests conducted were normal and Mr Platini is looking forward to attending the final," it read.

Earlier in the evening, UEFA spokesman William Gaillard had allayed fears of a serious problem with Platini, who became president of the association in 2007.

"He is fine," he said. "He had been suffering from a cold and a bit of flu and he fainted before eating in a restaurant."Subscribe to Football FanCast News Headlines by Email