When and where was Michel Platini born?
Michel François Platini was born on the 21st of June 1955 in the small town of Jœuf, Meurthe-et-Moselle. His parents were Aldo and Anna Platini, both of Italian ancestry.
Questions about Michel Platini
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What major injury did Michel Platini suffer in March 1974?
In March 1974, Michel Platini suffered a double fracture of his left arm during a match at OGC Nice. This injury forced him to miss the remainder of the season while Nancy struggled to avoid relegation from Ligue 1.
How many Ballon d'Or awards did Michel Platini win consecutively?
Michel Platini won the European Footballer of the Year award known as the Ballon d'Or three consecutive times in 1983, 1984, and 1985. He also finished top scorer in Serie A for three consecutive seasons between 1982 and 1985.
Who scored the winning goal for France in the 1984 European Championship final against Spain?
Michel Platini opened the scoring with a free kick-goal in the final against Spain at the Parc des Princes in Paris. Bruno Bellone added a second goal in injury time to secure France's first major title in international football.
When was Michel Platini suspended from football activities due to ethics violations?
On the 8th of October 2015, Michel Platini was provisionally suspended until the 6th of January 2016 from any football-related activity. On the 21st of December, both Platini and Sepp Blatter were found guilty of ethics violations and barred from the sport until 2023.