Michel Platini
Michel Platini is a retired French footballer and former UEFA president, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. Known for his exceptional playmaking abilities and vision on the pitch, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times in the 1980s. He enjoyed a successful club career with Juventus, winning numerous trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, and later took on significant roles in football administration.
Born on Jun 21, 1955 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3 | 4.33 | 0.15% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 127,525 | $3,845,000 | 5,852$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 36,004 | $2,700,000 | 1,432$ |
| France | 2 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 71,515 | $2,700,000 | 2,958$ |
| Italy | 2 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +10% | 60,461,826 | 49,229 | $2,000,000 | 1,628$ |
| Switzerland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 11,081 | $700,000 | 896$ |
| Norway | 2 | 6.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 7,356 | $403,000 | 547$ |
| Sweden | 2 | 5.50 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 8,181 | $530,000 | 429$ |
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 73,458 | $21,000,000 | 4,660$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 10,526 | $82,000 | 48$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 5,046 | $25,000 | 13$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 15,338 | $48,000 | 26$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 1,614 | $54,000 | 25$ |
| Austria | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 9,006,398 | 3,311 | $450,000 | 165$ |
| Romania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,362 | $250,000 | 96$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 17,184 | $155,000 | 61$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 625,978 | 428 | $73,000 | 50$ |
| Latvia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 1,886,198 | 1,561 | $34,000 | 28$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 1,033 | $54,000 | 20$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 3,260 | $55,000 | 21$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,551 | $56,000 | 42$ |
| Monaco | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 39,242 | 30 | $7,800 | 6$ |
| San Marino | 1 | 8.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 33,938 | 36 | $2,000 | 2$ |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 33,469,203 | 54,070 | $57,000 | 92$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 23,675 | $670,000 | 666$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 26,619 | $106,000 | 52$ |
| Morocco | 1 | 4.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 36,910,558 | 61,620 | $120,000 | 200$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 37,848 | $67,000 | 82$ |
| Algeria | 1 | 6.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 43,851,044 | 56,147 | $170,000 | 218$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,080 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 37 | 1,008,336,544 | 714,688 | $36,418,900 | 20,317$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sweden:
Michel Platini accepted the challenge but returned the notebook with only his autograph, recalling a spectacular goal that was disallowed.
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Italy:
Michel Platini was mentioned as part of the historical context of Aston Villa's past Champions League performance.
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Sweden:
Michel Platini proposed ten-a-side football to adapt to modern player stamina.
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San Marino:
Michel Platini was acquitted again on appeal by Swiss courts from the fraud charges he was involved in.
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Serbia:
Michel Platini expressed that his 'persecution' is now 'completely over' after being acquitted.
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Taiwan:
Michel Platini, the former UEFA president, was also acquitted alongside Blatter in the ongoing legal proceedings.
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Germany:
Michel Platini is accused of fraud related to a payment involving FIFA.
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Honduras:
Michel Platini, former president of UEFA, was also acquitted in the same fraud case.
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Uzbekistan:
Michel Platini, the former UEFA president, was also acquitted in the same corruption case as Yozef Blatter.
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Kenya:
French football icon Michel Platini has been acquitted of fraud charges for the second time.
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