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Contributions to the selection: MICHEL PLATINI
He is the second highest scorer in
the history of the French
selection, only surpassed by
Thierry Henry, and is considered
by the IFFHS as the best French
footballer of the twentieth
century. It is considered one of
the best pins in history.
Awards: It is considered by FIFA
as one of the best players of the
twentieth century and one of the
great midfielders in the history of
football. Winner, among other
titles, of the Italian championship,
of the Cup of Champions of
Europe and of the
Intercontinental Cup with the
Juventus and of the euro of
Nations with France, received the
ball of gold for three consecutive
years between 1983 and 1985 and
also was granted the at different Position: Was midfielder
Knight of the Legion of Honor,
honorary title granted by the
French government.
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