Platini, French legend ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Michel Platini, three-time Ballon d'Or winner (1983, 1984, 1985), remains an iconic figure in French football. After his career as an attacking midfielder at Juventus and with the French national team, he managed the Blues and took part in organizing the 1998 World Cup. His legacy continues in the structures of the French federation as the national team prepares for its challenge in North America.