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.
differences maradona platini
What differences were there between Maradona and Platini?
getting-older aging clock
In any case, you can't turn back the clock.
world clubs juventus
I began by playing for the biggest club in the Lorraine region, went on to the biggest club in France and ended up with the biggest in the world.
vices three roles
You know, my role as Vice Chairman is a lot less tiring than playing matches every three days.
winning
Whenever I was on the pitch, I always tried to win.
firsts messi being-the-best
Messi has all the conditions to be the best, but first he has to beat Maradona, Romario and then eventually Pele.
winning games draws
Some games you win, some you lose, and some you draw.
prisoner
I was never a prisoner to my footballing status.
finals denmark groups
At Euro '92 itself, we bowed out to the eventual winners, Denmark, in our final group match.