Platini was his country's record goalscorer until 2007, and held the record for most goals (9) scored in the European Championship until being surpassed by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2021, despite only appearing in the victorious 1984 edition. Together with midfielders Alain Giresse, Luis Fernández and Jean Tigana, he formed the carré magique (magic square) of the French team in the 1980s. Platini was a key player of the France national team that won the 1984 European Championship, a tournament in which he was the top scorer and best player, and reached the semi-finals of the 19 World Cups. Nicknamed Le Roi (The King) for his ability and leadership, he was a prolific goalscorer he won the Serie A capocannoniere award three consecutive times between 19, and was the top scorer of Juventus's victorious 1984–85 European Cup campaign. ĭuring his career, Platini played for the clubs Nancy, Saint-Étienne, and Juventus. As the president of UEFA in 2015 he was banned from involvement in football under FIFA's organisation, over ethics violations. In recognition of his achievements, he was named a Chevalier of the Légion d'honneur in 1985 and became an Officier in 1998.
Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times in a row, in 1983, 19, and came seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote.
Michel François Platini (born 21 June 1955) is a French football administrator and former player and manager.
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