Platini

British

/ platini /

noun

Michel. born 1955, French footballer, manager, and administrator; scored 41 goals in 72 games for France (1976–87); manager of France (1988–92); president of UEFA from 2007; European Footballer of the Year (1983–85)

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Perennial rival Cristiano Ronaldo is second with five titles, while Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini and Marco van Basten won three each.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter and French football legend Michel Platini are back in court in Switzerland to face accusations of fraud.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

Platini said during the trial: "I trusted the president, and knew he would pay me one day."

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025

Fourty years ago soccer great Michel Platini led France to its first European Championship title at the stadium.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Saint-Étienne is a 10-time champion of France, though not since 1981, when its star player was French great Michel Platini.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

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