This week, as Canal+ prepares to broadcast a six-part documentary about his life and career, the 71-year-old former France captain took the opportunity to reflect on the game’s evolution. The three-time France Football Ballon d’Or winner (1983, 1984, 1985) acknowledged that his opinions don’t always align with the current football landscape.

Platini questioned the narrative surrounding high-scoring matches like the PSG-Bayern clash. « For instance, after the PSG-Bayern first leg ended 5-4, many called it the ‘match of the century’. I preferred the 1-1 draw in the second leg, he remarked. The defenders are like sieves, and the goalkeepers aren’t much better—the nine goals conceded and we still call it the match of the century? We’ve really entered the showbiz era. A beautiful defensive play or a spectacular save is just as impressive as a goal. Ultimately, two billion people watch football and express their opinions. I’m just one of those two billion, and I might not always be right. »