Platini S01E02 · Becoming Platini

Overview

In 1975, France was a minor player on the world soccer stage when a young playmaker began to make a name for himself at Nancy. He quickly became the leader who was expected to lead Les Bleus back to the World Cup. But was the new star of French soccer ready to handle the pressure that came with his new status?

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1. 1 1. Aldo’s son2026-08-23 · 29mAt age 27, Michel Platini set off into the unknown to join Juventus in Turin. Settling in proved much more difficult than expected. But the French No. 10 had no intention of giving
2. 2 2. Becoming Platini2026-08-23 · 31mIn 1975, France was a minor player on the world soccer stage when a young playmaker began to make a name for himself at Nancy. He quickly became the leader who was expected to lead
3. 3 3. Always Win2026-08-23 · 31mTensions rose when the new leader of Les Bleus was unable to prevent a disastrous start to the 1982 World Cup. In a now-legendary semifinal against Germany, and during the European
4. 4 4. The Haunted King2026-08-30 · 28mPlatini was criticized in France for leaving to play in Turin, but was adored in Italy, where he is now nicknamed “The King.” There, he shone against Maradona, Zico, and Rummenigge
5. 5 5. New worlds2026-08-30 · 28mPlatini became a global superstar by winning the Intercontinental Cup in Japan, leading the French national team at the World Cup in Mexico, launching his own television show, and
6. 6 6. Politics2026-08-30 · 32mWith his soccer career over at just 32, Platini was named head coach of the French national team. Soon after, he entered the world of politics. In 2007, his election as president o