Michel Platini

Michel Platini

Michel Platini

  • Date of Birth: 21 June 1955
  • Birthplace: Jœuf, Jœuf, France

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Platini slams Beckham to PSG move talk

26 October 2011 - 05:49

Former France international and current UEFA president Michel Platini has slammed the merits of Paris St Germain making a move for former England captain.

Sepp Blatter rules out quitting FIFA

14 September 2011 - 14:24

A report today indicated that Sepp Blatter has been considering standing down as president of FIFA, has been denied by Blatter himself. Blatter intends to continue in his role.

Robbie Keane hits out at FIFA

20 November 2009 - 03:48

Robbie Keane has hit out at FIFA, accusing them of preferring to see the bigger teams qualify for the World Cup. The controversial comments are sure to anger many at the governing body. Keane was disappointed with France's successful qualification after Thierry Henry appeared to handball in the run

Platini warns Poland and Ukraine

30 June 2008 - 13:14

UEFA President, Michel Platini, has warned the Euro 2010 co-hosts, Ukrain and Poland that the tournament will be held elsewhere if the stadiums are not ready in time.

FIFA backs Sepp's '6+5'

30 May 2008 - 20:34

Sepp Blatter gets full backing from FIFA to go with the controversial '6+5' foreign quota proposal to limit the number of foreign players to five in any starting line-up. He had recently received warnings that it would be incompatible with European Law.

Platini on Del Piero

21 May 2008 - 12:59

UEFA president Michel Platini might have long left playing football but he still continues to follow the game and especially the Italian Serie A. In an interview to the Italian sports paper La Gazzetta Dello Sport Platini was full of praise for Juventus striker Alessandro Del Piero and for Inter Mil

UEFA change yellow card policy

20 May 2008 - 22:46

UEFA have for once decided to make a popular move by changing their policy on yellow cards accumulated after the group stages.

Premiership hit out at Platini

27 November 2007 - 13:27

The Premiership have hit out at recent comments made by Michel Platini regarding the amount of foreigners that ply their trade in England.

Platini blasts English clubs

14 November 2007 - 20:56

Michel Platini has hit out at English clubs for their constant purchasing of foreign talent and lack of development of their own national talent. Arsenal have long been used as an example of lack of English talent, and Platini appears to back the notion of a quota for foreign players.

Platini: no video replays

27 September 2007 - 13:49

UEFA president Michel Platini on Thursday ruled out the introduction of video replays to solve controverisal calls in football games but said he favoured the eventual use of goal-line technology. "Football must remain human, but we must also try to limit mistakes," said Platini.