One of football’s great No.10s, Platini was the heartbeat of France in the 1980s — a three-time Ballon d’Or winner renowned for his intelligence, technique, and ice-cold finishing.
1986 World Cup
Battling injury in Mexico ’86, Platini still delivered when it mattered — scoring against Italy and Brazil as France reached another World Cup semi-final. Even as his tournament ended with a missed penalty, his influence carried France to a third-place finish and marked the final chapter of an iconic international career.