Michel Francois Platini (French Michel Francois Platini). Born June 21, 1955, Geuf, Lorraine. French footballer and coach, UEFA President, one of the most graceful midfielders of his generation. An unsurpassed master of free kicks. Platini began playing for the French club Nancy (1973–1979). At Saint-Etienne (1979–1982) he won the French championship in 1981. In 1982 he moved to the Italian Juventus (1982–1987), where he scored 68 goals in 147 league games and became the top scorer 3 times in a row. Platini was the captain of the French national team at the European Championship in 1984, becoming the champion and top scorer of the tournament with 9 goals. On January 26, 2007, he was elected president of UEFA. In the book, Michel Platini talks about his sporting path, reflects on the profession of a player, and examines events from the inside football past. Literary entry by Patrick Mahe. Translation by L.D. Kanevsky.