Michel Platini Impact At French National Team

Michel Platini is a former French soccer player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

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He played for several clubs during his career, including Juventus and Nancy, and was a member of the French national team that won the 1984 European Championship.

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Platini also had a successful coaching career, leading the French national team to the final of the 2006 World Cup.

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He was later banned from soccer for four years due to corruption charges.

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