Is Platini French or Italian?

Michel François Platini (born 21 June 1955) is a French football administrator and former player and manager. As the president of UEFA in 2015 he was banned from involvement in football under FIFA’s organisation, over ethics violations. The ban will last until 2023.

How old is Michel Platini?

67 years (June 21, 1955)Michel Platini / Age

What does Michel Platini do now?

Disgraced former UEFA President Michel Platini has confirmed that he is to become the French representative on the Board of FIFPro, the world players’ union in what will be his first role in sports administration since he was banned for alleged ethics breaches.

Which country is Platini from?

FrenchMichel Platini / Nationality

Was Zidane better than Platini?

Zidane was also physically stronger. Both had approximately the same longevity at the highest level – perhaps a bit longer for Zidane (1994-06) than for Platini (1976-86) but Platini had clearly a higher (and longer) ‘absolute peak’ (hard to say… but I would say 1977-78 then from 1980 to 1985…).

Who was better Platini or Zidane?

What Zidane could do with a ball Maradona could do with an orange?

— “What (Zinedine) Zidane could do with a ball, Maradona could do with an orange.” — Michel Platini. — “The best of the lot, no question… I saw Maradona do things that God himself would doubt were possible.” — Former Brazil star Zico.

Is Zidane the best French player of all time?

Zinedine Zidane – the greatest French player of all time!

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What did Michel Platini do for Juventus?

Michel Platini. Nicknamed Le Roi (The King) for his ability and leadership. Despite primarily serving as an advanced midfield playmaker, he was a prolific goalscorer; he won the Serie A capocannoniere award three consecutive times between 1983 and 1985, and was the top scorer of Juventus’s victorious 1984–85 European Cup campaign.

How many times did Michel Platini win the Ballon?

Michel Platini. Michel François Platini (born 21 June 1955) is a French former football player, manager and administrator. Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Platini won the Ballon d’Or three times, in 1983, 1984 and 1985, and came sixth in the FIFA Player of the Century vote.

Was Platini a good player?

“He [Platini] was a great player who left a mark on his era, and it’s always good when players take up positions in the higher echelons of the game. He knows everything there is to know about football.”