Overview

• The 70-year-old former UEFA president was awakened by noises late on July 17 and startled a masked intruder at his bay window before the suspect fled.
• Investigators say approximately 20 of Platini’s medals and trophies were taken from a garden shed where he stored his awards.
• The Marseille prosecutor’s office has opened an aggravated burglary investigation and is combing through leads to identify the culprit.
• Authorities are working to recover the unique collection, which includes Platini’s three Ballon d’Or awards, reflecting both personal and historical significance.
• The incident underscores growing security concerns for high-profile sports figures following a series of targeted memorabilia thefts across Europe.