Michel Patini
Michel Patini
argentina arrived drawn favourites including injured tournament unlucky
We arrived in Argentina with a lot of injured players, including our goalkeeper. Also we were unlucky to be drawn in the same group as the two tournament favourites Italy and Argentina.
best gave shot
In 1986, we gave it our best shot but we didn't get the run of the ball.
against both brazil match sides
The match against Brazil was football at its best. Both sides had opportunities to win the game.
among french
There would probably be less of a frenzy among the French public.
competition experience ought particular people players time
During such a competition players are there for a long time as well as all the people around them. They need to train, to eat, to go out. There ought to be something in it for everyone. On that particular point, my experience has been a bonus.
vices three roles
You know, my role as Vice Chairman is a lot less tiring than playing matches every three days.
prisoner
I was never a prisoner to my footballing status.