Tribuna.com: Former UEFA boss Michel Platini calls for Infantino resignation: 'I always knew he loved money and power'
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Michel Platini
Michel François Platini is a French football administrator and former player and manager. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times in a row, in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and came seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote. In recognition of his achievements, he was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1985 and became an Officer in 1998. A…
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sports · French football player administrator and player (born 1955) · association football player · sports official · association football coach · athlete · also Michel Platini, Michel Francois Platini, Platini
Born 21 June 1955 · Q4261
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2026· 42 entries
Magzter: Infantino doesn’t respect rules and ‘must go’, says Platini | The Straits Times - newspaper
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The Sentinel: Platini Says Infantino ‘Must Go’ as FIFA President Amid Global Investigations and Lost Support
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football-addict: Platini voit le PSG comme favori en Ligue des Champions - football-addict
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El Colombiano: Michel Platini exige la salida de Gianni Infantino de la FIFA por no respetar las reglas del fútbol | El Colombiano
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Minute Mirror: Michel Platini says Infantino "must go" as FIFA boss
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AfricaSoccer.com: Michel Platini urges Gianni Infantino to quit after accusing FIFA president of breaking football’s rules
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ENTREVUE.FR: Ballon d'Or 2026: Michel Platini bets on Kvaratskhelia despite Kylian Mbappé's "fantastic" season – Sport
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ENTREVUE.FR: Balón de Oro 2026: Michel Platini apuesta por Kvaratskhelia pese a la "fantástica" temporada de Kylian Mbappé
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Soccer America: Michel Platini sayd FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’
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Goal: Michel Platini ataca a Infantino y le exige que se marche
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Benin Web TV: Ballon d'Or 2026: Michel Platini believes Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has potential. -
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Daily Post Nigeria: 2026 Ballon d’Or: I have put a bet on him – Platini names player to win award
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Medianews.az: Michel Platini calls for FIFA president to resign
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streamlinefeed.co.ke: Michel Platini Demands FIFA President Gianni Infantino Must Go Amid Scandals
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BGNES: Michel Platini wants Gianni Infantino to resign: He doesn't follow the rules
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The News International: FIFA President Gianni Infantino 'Must go,' argues former UEFA boss Michel Platini
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GOAL: Michel Platini attacks Infantino and demands his departure
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Claro Sports: Michel Platini pide la renuncia de Infantino de FIFA: “Debe irse”
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La Jornada San Luis: Michel Platini exige dimisión de Infantino de la FIFA; Países Bajos impulsa reforma estructural
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UnoTV: Michel Platini pide salida de Gianni Infantino de FIFA: “Debe irse”
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Excélsior: Michel Platini exige la salida de Gianni Infantino de la FIFA: “Debe irse”
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koorabreak.com: Platini Names His Ballon d’Or Favorite and Leaves Mbappe Out
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El Economista: Michel Platini pide la salida de Infantino de la FIFA: “No respetó las reglas”
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“It should have happened years ago.”
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“s best interests. However, he indicated his influence will not end just yet and said his focus now was”
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“It was a difficult decision, a brave decision, and the right decision.”
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“Blatter looked reluctant, perhaps a little sad that 40 years of his life”
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“Change is finally coming. I said on Friday that the day would come sooner or later. Here it is! Now we should, responsibly and calmly, find a consensual solution worldwide in order to start new era of dynamism, transparency and democracy in FIFA.”
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“The manoeuvre is meant to see how they can take the World Cup away from Russia and Qatar or to sabotage them so that they cannot shine.”
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“In this way we will govern as a team, intelligently. Let”
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“This decision inflicts a suspension on me that, as luck would have it, stops me from contesting the next election for the Fifa presidency. As agreed with the national associations, I am resigning from my duties as Uefa president to pursue my battle in front of the Swiss courts to prove my innocence in this case. “Life is always full of surprises: I am henceforth available to experience more of them.”
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Tribuna.com: 'We’re too harsh on our league': Former UEFA president Michel Platini defends Ligue 1
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AfricaSoccer.com: Platini challenges modern football’s obsession with goals after PSG-Bayern classic
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Goal: Platini criticises the Paris and Bayern epic: they conceded nine goals and you call it the match of the century!
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Tribuna.com: ‘They concede nine goals and we call that the match of the century?’ Michel Platini on PSG vs Bayern 5-4 thriller
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OneFootball: Michel Platini: un superhéroe no puede tener defectos
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Tribuna.com: Former France boss Michel Platini reveals Real Madrid approach during tenure as France manager
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TribalFootball: Michel Platini to sue FIFA President Gianni Infantino as feud continues
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The Guardian: ‘A group of people decided to kill me’: Michel Platini on Fifa, Uefa and the fight to clear his name
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2025· 3 entries
Won: Juventus FC Hall of Fame with Voetbal International's World Stars by Raf Willems (2025).
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The Guardian: Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini cleared in corruption case
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The Guardian: ‘That’s not me’: Blatter and Platini restate innocence in Swiss fraud case
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2022· 6 entries
The Guardian: 'I won't let it go': Blatter and Platini react after being acquitted of fraud – video
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The Guardian: Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini acquitted of fraud by Swiss court
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NewsMobile rated the claim “This picture of Diego Maradona, Pele and Michel Platini is from 1986” The picture is actually from 1988.
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The Guardian: Sepp Blatter denies that payments to Michel Platini were fraudulent
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The Guardian: Blatter and Platini trial: former Fifa president too unwell to testify on day one – video
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The Guardian: Trial of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini will make for electric theatre
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2021· 3 entries
Won award: IFFHS All-time Europe Men's Dream Team (2021).
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Won award: IFFHS All-time Men's B Dream Team (2021).
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Despite only appearing in the 1984 tournament
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2020· 1 entry
Won award: Ballon d'Or Dream Team (Bronze) (2020).
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2017· 1 entry
Won award: Juventus Greatest XI of All Time (2017).
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2016· 1 entry
“The timing is not good for me. I don”
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2015· 1 entry
Was banned from involvement in football under FIFA's organisation, over ethics violations
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2012· 1 entry
Won award: Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award (2012).
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2011· 5 entries
Won award: Italian Football Hall of Fame (2011).
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Won award: Premio internazionale Giacinto Facchetti (2011).
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Won award: World Hall of Fame of Soccer (2011).
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Awarded Premio internazionale Giacinto Facchetti (2011).
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“Intervista di Luca Calamai, La Gazzetta dello Sport, 6 dicembre 2011, p. 5.”
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2008· 3 entries
Won award: English Football Hall of Fame (2008).
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“Domenech è stato pessimo, soprattutto dopo l'europeo del 2008: le sue dichiarazioni hanno irritato tutta la Francia. Lui lo sa, ha riconosciuto di avere fatto una scemenza.”
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Platini backed the 6+5 idea, six home-grown players and five foreign players to be introduced in top-flight teams in Europe
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2007· 3 entries
Won award: AFS Top-100 Players of All-Time (2007).
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Became the first former player to be elected as the president of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA)
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Career landmark: president (2007–2015).
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2006· 2 entries
“Intervista di Roberto Beccantini, lastampa.it, 8 luglio 2006.”
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Became a chairman of the FIFA Technical and Development Committee, while also being vice-president of the French Football Federation
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2005· 1 entry
Won award: Placar's 100 World Cup Stars (2005).
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2004· 3 entries
Won award: UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll (2004).
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Won award: Golden Foot (2004).
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Won award: FIFA 100 (2004).
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2002· 1 entry
Won award: FIFA World Cup Dream Team (2002).
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1999· 7 entries
Won award: World Soccer's 100 Greatest Footballers of All Time (1999).
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Won award: IFFHS World Player of the Century (1999).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo's 50 Greatest Players of the Century by Adalberto Bortolotti (1999).
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Won award: Placar's 100 Players of the Century (1999).
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Won award: RSSSF French National Team of All Time (1999).
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Won award: French Player of the Century (1999).
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Won award: France Football Player of the Century (1999).
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1998· 3 entries
Won award: World Team of the 20th Century (1998).
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Awarded Officer of the Legion of Honour (1998).
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Won award: Officer of the Legion of Honour (1998).
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1997· 1 entry
Won award: Venerdì's 100 Magnificent (1997).
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1996· 2 entries
Won award: Planète Foot's 50 Best Player of All Time (1996).
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Won award: Planète Foot Magazine Team of All Time (1996).
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1995· 36 entries
Won award: Super Onze d'Or (1995).
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“Citazioni in ordine temporale.”
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“Citation de Michel Platini reprise par Frédéric Thiriez (président de la Ligue de football professionnel).”
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“Ho cominciato a giocare nella squadra più forte della Lorena, continuato nella squadra più forte di Francia, e finito nella più forte del mondo.”
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“J'ai d'abord joué dans le plus grand club de Lorraine, puis dans le plus grand club de France, enfin dans le plus grand club du monde.”
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“[Ultime parole famose, prima della vittoria dell'Italia] Noi abbiamo impiegato 80 anni a battere l'Italia. E adesso tocca a voi aspettare 80 anni per batterci. L'ultima volta è stato nel '78 in Argentina e allora dovete avere pazienza fino al 2030 o 2040.”
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“È sempre stata la mia definizione: che cos'è un buon allenateur? Un buon allenateur è un allenateur con buoni giocateur.”
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“Oggi sembra che se non canti la Marsigliese non ami la Francia. Io nemmeno ho mai cantato la Marsigliese, e invece la Francia la amo. È un inno guerriero, che non ha niente a che vedere con il gioco, con la gioia del calcio. Gli 11 che abbiamo di fronte, in campo, non venivano a sgozzare i nostri figli e le nostre compagne, volevano soltanto prenderci la palla...”
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“[Sull'esclusione di Boniek dal Cammino delle stelle dello Juventus Stadium] È una sciocchezza, Zibì ha dato molto alla Juventus, le sue critiche ai dirigenti non c'entrano con tutto quello che lui ha saputo dare e fare per la squadra.”
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“L'esposto presentato all'Uefa per Calciopoli? Beh, Andrea Agnelli avrebbe fatto meglio a risparmiare i soldi del francobollo.”
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“Io sono contro la tecnologia nello sport e nel calcio in particolare. Tutti quelli che vedono le gare in tv pensano che la giustizia nel calcio viene solo dalla tecnologia, io penso di no. Gli arbitri vanno aiutati a prendere buone decisioni, con l'International Board abbiamo provato a mettere due arbitri dietro le porte e a livello di Champions va benissimo, non sta creando problemi.”
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“Del Piero e Juve? Eh, si sa che gli italiani hanno problemi a uscire dal calcio... Spero solo che una bandiera come lui non finisca la carriera lontano da Torino.”
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“Il calcio deve rimanere umano.”
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“Da molto tempo Sepp è nel mondo della comunicazione, ma non sono sicuro che creda in tutto quello che dice. Prima affermava che era contro la tecnologia, adesso vuole far vedere di essere moderno, ma in fondo penso che lui sia ancora contrario al suo uso.”
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“Tavecchio ha fatto una cazzata. Quando gli ho parlato al telefono stava quasi piangendo. Però molti ci hanno speculato su. Conosco Carlo da una vita.”
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“Una star è un calciatore capace di fare molti gol e non so se Pogba potrà mai arrivare ai livelli di Messi e Ronaldo che segnano 50 reti a stagione. Poi c'è da notare che alla Juventus quando perde palla Pogba, subito la squadra lo sgrida.”
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“[Rispondendo alla domanda: «[...] Čeferin ha detto che per lui Agnelli non esiste più. Può un presidente dell'UEFA fare una dichiarazione così grave?»] [...] So che Agnelli e la Juventus esistono e continueranno ad esistere sempre. Čeferin passa.”
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“La tattica è importante, il tatticismo no.”
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“[Gli] Agnelli e Juventus non sono soltanto il calcio, sono una istituzione.”
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“[Su Andrea Pirlo] Quando gira lui, gira la squadra.”
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“Gli allenatori si credono depositari del verbo, ma ormai giocano tutti con una punta.”
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“Le ho provate tutte. Sono sinceramente preoccupato. In passato, era la Coppa del Mondo a far conoscere il calcio e i suoi interpreti. Dopo la Bosman, i Mondiali sono diventati quasi un'appendice. Ci vorrebbe più coraggio nelle scelte.”
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“Gli allenatori e la critica: troppo legati ai risultati. Ci sono tecnici che si ostinano ad adeguare i giocatori alle loro tabelle. Sbagliato.”
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“L'Avvocato, il grande Gianni Agnelli mi ha insegnato a vivere; da Boniperti ho imparato a spendere i soldi; Trapattoni, invece, mi ha insegnato ad attaccare e Prandelli... Beh, il mio amico Cesare mi ha insegnato a giocare a carte.”
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“Se continuo a ricevere premi e se sono entrato nella Hall of Fame del calcio italiano lo devo a una società che mi ha acquistato e mi ha aiutato a diventare un calciatore vincente. La Juve mi ha insegnato tanto e io sono rimasto molto affezionato a questa società e alla squadra di quei fantastici anni.”
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“[Alla domanda di Gianni Agnelli nell'intervallo di una partita: «Ma come Michel? Un atleta come lei fuma nell'intervallo?»] Avvocato, l'importante è che non fumi Bonini, è lui quello che deve correre. Io sono Platini.”
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“[Su Michael Laudrup] Il più grande giocatore del mondo in allenamento.”
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“Non solo ammiro Johan: è il mio idolo; lo è stato fin da quando ero ragazzo. Per me è stato semplicemente il più forte giocatore che abbia mai visto in vita mia: era il più completo, organizzatore, realizzatore... il più carismatico di tutti.”
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“L'importante è essere sempre sinceri con se stessi. Io sul campo non ce la facevo più. Perciò ho lasciato. (p. 23)”
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“La politica dovrebbe essere come la Nazionale: dovrebbero sempre giocare i migliori. Ma non è mai così, in nessuna parte del mondo. (p. 23)”
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“La vita è un gioco e va giocata sapendo che si può perdere. Ma che senso ha non giocarla? (p. 23)”
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“Perché la gente ama il calcio? Perché non ha nessuna verità, nessuna legge. (p. 23)”
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“Se Dio non mi avesse dato il pallone, sarei un salariato di basso livello. (p. 23)”
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“Anche Einstein, intervistato tutti i giorni, farebbe la figura del cretino. (p. 41)”
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“[Gianni] Agnelli e Platini? Certo che parlano tra loro: da proprietario di giocattolo a giocattolo che può parlare. (Tony Damascelli)”
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“Anche perché loro, in quel ruolo, avevano un certo Platini. Questo è un nome che nessun interista pronuncia volentieri. Michel Platini era un giocatore di Tipo A Extralusso. Era epico, lirico e accademico: riassumeva le tre caratteristiche del «giocatore musicale» di Vladimir Dimitrijevic (La vita è un pallone rotondo, Adelphi). (Beppe Severgnini)”
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1994· 3 entries
Awarded Officer of the National Order of Merit (1994).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Time Team (1994).
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Won award: Officer of the National Order of Merit (1994).
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1991· 2 entries
Won award: World Soccer Manager of the Year (1991).
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Won award: El País European Coach of the Year (1991).
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1990· 1 entry
“[Ultime parole famose, nel 1990] Voglio allenare [...]. Non mi interessa la carriera da dirigente. Non sono tipo da ufficio.”
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1988· 1 entry
Joined France in 1988.
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1986· 4 entries
Third place: FIFA World Cup with France (1986).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1986).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (1985–86).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1986).
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1985· 17 entries
Won the FIFA Club World Cup with Juventus (1985).
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Won the FIFA Ballon d Or with Juventus (1985).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1985).
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Won award: World Soccer Player of the Year (1985).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo Player of the Year (1985).
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Won award: Intercontinental Cup Most Valuable Player of the Match Award (1985).
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Awarded Knight of the Legion of Honour (1985).
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Won award: Onze d'Or (1985).
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Won: Finalissima with France (1985).
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Won: Intercontinental Cup with Juventus (1985).
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Won: European Cup with Juventus (1984–85).
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Won Ballon d'Or (1985).
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Won award: World Soccer World XI (1985).
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Won award: Knight of the Legion of Honour (1985).
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Won award: Capocannoniere (Serie A top scorer) (1984–85).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or (1985).
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Won award: European Cup Top Scorer (1984–85).
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1984· 23 entries
Won the FIFA Ballon d Or with Juventus (1984).
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Won award: World Soccer World XI (1984).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo Player of the Year (1984).
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Won award: World Soccer Player of the Year (1984).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament (1984).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Top Scorer (1984).
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Won award: UEFA European Championship Player of the Tournament (1984).
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Won award: Guerin d'Oro (1983–84).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo's Serie A Team of The Year (1984).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo All-Star Team (1984).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1984).
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Won award: L'Équipe French Champion of Champions (1984).
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Won: UEFA European Championship with France (1984).
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Won: European Super Cup with Juventus (1984).
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Won: European Cup Winners' Cup with Juventus (1983–84).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (1983–84).
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Won award: Onze d'Or (1984).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or (1984).
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Won award: Capocannoniere (Serie A top scorer) (1983–84).
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Awarded L'Équipe Champion of Champions (1984).
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Won Ballon d'Or (1984).
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And 1986, the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1984 (setting up Vignola's opening goal in the Turin club's 2–1 victory over Porto in the final of the competition), the 1984 European Super Cup, the European Cup in 1985 and th
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Platini captained France to success in the European Championship on home soil
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1983· 12 entries
Won the FIFA Ballon d Or with Juventus (1983).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo All-Star Team (1983).
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Won award: Capocannoniere (Serie A top scorer) (1982–83).
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Runner-up: European Cup with Juventus (1982–83).
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Won award: El Gráfico Player of the Year (1983).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1983).
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Won award: Ballon d'Or (1983).
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Won award: World Soccer World XI (1983).
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Won: Coppa Italia with Juventus (1982–83).
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Won Ballon d'Or (1983).
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Won award: Onze d'Or (1983).
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1984 and 1985, and came seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote
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1982· 7 entries
Runner-up: Coupe de France with Saint-Étienne (1981–82).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1982).
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Won award: World Soccer World XI (1982).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1982).
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“[Sull'inserimento al Hall of Fame del calcio italiano] Se non fossi nato in Francia forse non avrei vinto questo premio, però sarei diventato campione del mondo nel 1982...”
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Joined Juventus in 1982.
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Played for Juventus FC (1982–1987) — 147 appearances, 68 goals.
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1981· 3 entries
Won: Division 1 with Saint-Étienne (1980–81).
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Runner-up: Coupe de France with Saint-Étienne (1980–81).
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With Les Verts, but was on a losing Saint-Étienne side in two French Cup finals, against Bastia in 1981 and against Paris Saint-Germain in 1982, in what was his last match for the club before joining Juventus
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1980· 1 entry
Won award: Sport Ideal European XI (1980).
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1979· 4 entries
Won award: Sport Ideal European XI (1979).
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Won award: World XI (1979).
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Played for AS Saint-Étienne (1979–1982) — 104 appearances, 58 goals.
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Joined St Etienne in 1979.
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1978· 3 entries
Won the French Coupe de France with Nancy (1977-1978).
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Won: Coupe de France with Nancy (1977–78).
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Won award: Sport Ideal European XI (1978).
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1977· 5 entries
Won award: French Player of the Year (1977).
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Won award: Sport Ideal European XI (1977).
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Won award: Onze de Onze (1977).
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Won award: Onze d'Argent (1977).
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Won award: L'Équipe French Champion of Champions (1977).
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1976· 3 entries
Won award: French Player of the Year (1976).
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Joined France in 1976.
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Played for France men's national association football team (1976–1987) — 72 appearances, 41 goals.
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1975· 3 entries
Won: Division 2 with Nancy (1974–75).
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Played for France Olympic football team (1975–1976).
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Played for France national under-21 association football team (1975–1976) — 3 appearances, 0 goals.
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1973· 1 entry
Played for France national amateur football team (1973–1975).
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1972· 2 entries
Joined Nancy in 1972.
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Played for A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (1972–1979) — 181 appearances, 98 goals.
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1955· 1 entry
Born 1955-06-21.
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