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About Michel Platini

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Michel François Platini (born June 21, 1955 in Jœuf, France) is a French former football player, manager and current president of the Union of European Football Associations. Full Article

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UEFA president Michel Platini (C) looks on before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match Zambia vs Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012.
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  1. UEFA president Michel Platini (C) looks on before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match Zambia vs Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    UEFA president Michel Platini (C) looks on before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match Zambia vs Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012.

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  2. UEFA President Michel Platini applauds before the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    UEFA President Michel Platini applauds before the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.

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  3. UEFA President Michel Platini looks on during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville, Gabon on February 10, 2012. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its General Assembly to present annual report... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    UEFA President Michel Platini looks on during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville, Gabon on February 10, 2012. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its General Assembly to present annual report...

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  4. UEFA President Michel Platini attends the Confederation of African Football General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    UEFA President Michel Platini attends the Confederation of African Football General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  5. UEFA President Michel Platini, right, with unidentified delegate during the Confederation of African Football General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 week ago

    UEFA President Michel Platini, right, with unidentified delegate during the Confederation of African Football General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  6. UEFA presient Michel Platini (C) stands before their African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) semi-final football match Mali vs Ivory Coast on February 8, 2012 at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 week ago

    UEFA presient Michel Platini (C) stands before their African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) semi-final football match Mali vs Ivory Coast on February 8, 2012 at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville.

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  7. UEFA President Michel Platini, right, sitting next to UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino, left, opens the UEFA Executive Committee at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

    UEFA President Michel Platini, right, sitting next to UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino, left, opens the UEFA Executive Committee at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.

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  8. UEFA President Michel Platini opens the UEFA Executive Committee at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 weeks ago

    UEFA President Michel Platini opens the UEFA Executive Committee at the UEFA Headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012.

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  9. Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, right, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, left, and UEFA President Michel Platini, center, speak prior a meeting with Russian soccer fans on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Russian Football Union in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, Jan.... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, right, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, left, and UEFA President Michel Platini, center, speak prior a meeting with Russian soccer fans on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Russian Football Union in St. Petersburg, Russia, Thursday, Jan....

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  10. EDITORS NOTE -- CORRECTING DATE TO JANUARY 19, 2012- UEFA President Michel Platini arrives to attend the celebrations marking the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in Saint-Petersburg, on January 19, 2012. Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, FIFA president Sepp... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    EDITORS NOTE -- CORRECTING DATE TO JANUARY 19, 2012- UEFA President Michel Platini arrives to attend the celebrations marking the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in Saint-Petersburg, on January 19, 2012. Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, FIFA president Sepp...

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  11. EDITORS NOTE -- CORRECTING DATE TO JANUARY 19, 2012- Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with FIFA president Sepp Blatter (L) and UEFA President Michel Platini (C) as they arrive to attend the celebrations marking the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    EDITORS NOTE -- CORRECTING DATE TO JANUARY 19, 2012- Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with FIFA president Sepp Blatter (L) and UEFA President Michel Platini (C) as they arrive to attend the celebrations marking the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in...

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  12. Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) arrives for a meeting with FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) and UEFA president Michel Platini (C) to mark the centenary of the Russian Football Union in St.Petersburg January 19, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (L) arrives for a meeting with FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) and UEFA president Michel Platini (C) to mark the centenary of the Russian Football Union in St.Petersburg January 19, 2012.

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  13. FIFA president Sepp Blatter (2nd L) and UEFA President Michel Platini (C) arrive to attend the celebrations marking the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in Saint-Petersburg, on January 21, 2012. Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his ... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    FIFA president Sepp Blatter (2nd L) and UEFA President Michel Platini (C) arrive to attend the celebrations marking the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in Saint-Petersburg, on January 21, 2012. Russia’s Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his ...

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  14. FIFA President Sepp Blatter (C) gestures as UEFA President Michel Platini (R) looks on during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to mark the centenary of the Russian Football Union in St.Petersburg January 19, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter (C) gestures as UEFA President Michel Platini (R) looks on during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to mark the centenary of the Russian Football Union in St.Petersburg January 19, 2012.

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  15. Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with FIFA president Sepp Blatter (L) and UEFA President Michel Platini (C) as they arrive to attend the celebrations marking the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in Saint-Petersburg, on January 21, 2012. The first football... Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (R) speaks with FIFA president Sepp Blatter (L) and UEFA President Michel Platini (C) as they arrive to attend the celebrations marking the centenary of the Russian Football Union (RFU) in Saint-Petersburg, on January 21, 2012. The first football...

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  16. French midfielder Michel Platini kicks the ball during a match between France and RDA, on September 11 June 1989 in Leipzig. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    French midfielder Michel Platini kicks the ball during a match between France and RDA, on September 11 June 1989 in Leipzig.

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  17. Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) receives the FIFA Ballon d'Or award from UEFA president Michel Platini (C) on January 9, 2012 at the Kongresshaus during the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (L) receives the FIFA Ballon d'Or award from UEFA president Michel Platini (C) on January 9, 2012 at the Kongresshaus during the FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich.

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  18. Soccer player Lionel Messi of Argentina, left, talks to UEFA President Michel Platini, center, and former Brazilian player Ronaldo, right, after winning the men's FIFA Ballon d'Or soccer player of the year 2011 prize during a gala held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Soccer player Lionel Messi of Argentina, left, talks to UEFA President Michel Platini, center, and former Brazilian player Ronaldo, right, after winning the men's FIFA Ballon d'Or soccer player of the year 2011 prize during a gala held at the Kongresshaus in Zurich, Switzerland, Monday,...

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  19. French midfielder Michel Platini (L) fights for the ball during the World Cup football match between France and Italy on June 17, 1986 in Mexico City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    French midfielder Michel Platini (L) fights for the ball during the World Cup football match between France and Italy on June 17, 1986 in Mexico City.

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  20. French midfielder Michel Platini (R) fights for the ball during the World Cup football match between France and Canada on June 1, 1986 in Leon. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

    French midfielder Michel Platini (R) fights for the ball during the World Cup football match between France and Canada on June 1, 1986 in Leon.

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  21. Lionel Messi of Argentina (2L), FIFA World Player of the Year holds his FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011 trophy next to FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L), UEFA President Michel Platini (2R) and Ronaldo (R) during the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011 soccer awards ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich January 9,... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 1 month ago

    Lionel Messi of Argentina (2L), FIFA World Player of the Year holds his FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011 trophy next to FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L), UEFA President Michel Platini (2R) and Ronaldo (R) during the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2011 soccer awards ceremony at the Kongresshaus in Zurich January 9,...

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  22. UEFA chairman Michel Platini speaks before press in Tokyo on December 16, 2011 during the Club World Cup being held in Yokohama and Toyota. UEFA donated a total of 500,000 euro to Japan's football association for the recovering of football facilities from March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    UEFA chairman Michel Platini speaks before press in Tokyo on December 16, 2011 during the Club World Cup being held in Yokohama and Toyota. UEFA donated a total of 500,000 euro to Japan's football association for the recovering of football facilities from March 11 earthquake and tsunami.

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  23. KIEV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 02: Michel Platini, UEFA President places the trophy down during the UEFA EURO 2012 Final Draw Ceremony on December 2, 2011 in Kiev, Ukraine. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    KIEV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 02: Michel Platini, UEFA President places the trophy down during the UEFA EURO 2012 Final Draw Ceremony on December 2, 2011 in Kiev, Ukraine.

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  24. UEFA President Michel Platini holds the trophy during the Final Draw for the Euro 2012 soccer tournament in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

    UEFA President Michel Platini holds the trophy during the Final Draw for the Euro 2012 soccer tournament in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011.

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  25. UEFA chairman Michel Platini (R) picks up the Euro trophy at the start of the draw ceremony for the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2, 2011. Europe's top football nations gather in Kiev today to discover their fate when the draw takes... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 months ago

    UEFA chairman Michel Platini (R) picks up the Euro trophy at the start of the draw ceremony for the Euro 2012 football championships at the National Palace of Arts in Kiev on December 2, 2011. Europe's top football nations gather in Kiev today to discover their fate when the draw takes...

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UEFA president Michel Platini (C) looks on before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match Zambia vs Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012.

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  4. France national football team France national football team
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  1. Messi will always be great with or without (winning) a World Cup - but the World Cup, it's something special ... I think the World Cup will stay in the mind of the people.
    – Michel Platini SOURCE: The Seattle Times 1 month ago
  2. We have to look at both the summer and winter transfer windows. The season starts in many countries in July or early in August, yet the transfer window does not close until the end of August. Then we have another window in the middle of the season.
    – Michel Platini SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 2 months ago
  3. It was a courtesy visit to say that things are going well
    – Michel Platini SOURCE: EUbusiness 2 months ago
  4. It would be good for the competition if they survived the first stage ... Because the competition did fall a little flat when Austria and Switzerland both went out early in 2008. Everyone in Poland and Ukraine has worked so hard to prepare for the tournament, it would be wonderful if their teams could d...
    – Michel Platini SOURCE: The Malaysian Insider 2 months ago