Is Platini principled or cowardly?

Friday, July 31, 2015

The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) president, Michel Platini is not only a France legend, but also one of the greatest footballers the sport has had.

Not long ago he came sixth in a poll of the world’s greatest footballers to emerge in the last century. As a player, he was a technically gifted offensive midfielder who was also a prolific scorer; both in open play and set pieces.

He retired from the game as a player almost 30 years ago and went into coaching. In 2007, he was unanimously voted UEFA president replacing Lennart Johnson of Sweden.

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Is Platini principled or cowardly?

The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) president, Michel Platini is not only a France legend, but also one of the greatest footballers the sport has had.