Overview

• He won three consecutive Ballon d’Or awards from 1983 to 1985 and led Juventus to two Serie A titles, a European Cup and multiple domestic trophies.
• Platini captained France to victory at the 1984 European Championship, solidifying his status as one of the nation’s greatest midfielders.
• After coaching the French national team from 1988 to 1992, he was elected UEFA president in 2007 and served until a FIFA ethics investigation imposed a four-year ban.
• His rivalry with Diego Maradona during the 1980s highlighted contrasting styles, with Platini’s playmaking and Maradona’s individual flair captivating fans across Italy.
• Now based in Cassis, he marks his milestone birthday enjoying golf and family life while reflecting on a career marked by glory and controversy.