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Michel Platini scares off burglar at his French villa
18 July 2025 23:30 Paris (AFP)Football legend Michel Platini disturbed a burglar at his villa in the south of France on Friday, a source close to the police investigation told 70, heard a noise in the garden of the property in Cassis early in the morning and came face to face with a man in a black mask, who fled with several trophies and medals, the source played 72 times for France and won the Ballon d'Or award for the world's top player three years in a row from 1983 to led France to the semi-finals of the 1982 and 1986 World Cup. He was UEFA president from 2007 to 2016 and later became embroiled in a financial scandal involving then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter, but was acquitted in March this year.
New Straits Times
5 days ago
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Michel Platini scares off burglar at his French villa
PARIS: Football legend Michel Platini disturbed a burglar at his villa in the south of France on Friday, a source close to the police investigation told AFP. Platini, 70, heard a noise in the garden of the property in Cassis early in the morning and came face to face with a man in a black mask, who fled with several trophies and medals, the source said. Platini played 72 times for France and won the Ballon d'Or award for the world's top player three years in a row from 1983 to 1985. He led France to the semi-finals of the 1982 and 1986 World Cup. He was UEFA president from 2007 to 2016 and later became embroiled in a financial scandal involving then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter, but was acquitted in March this year. - AFP
News18
5 days ago
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Michel Platini Sacres Off Burglar But 20 Trophies & Medals Stolen: Reports
Last Updated: Michel Platini encountered a burglar at his villa in Cassis, France. Thieves stole around 20 trophies and medals. Football legend Michel Platini encountered a burglar at his villa in the south of France on Friday, a source close to the police investigation informed AFP. Platini, 70, heard a noise in the garden of his property in Cassis early in the morning and came face to face with a masked man, who fled with several trophies and medals, according to the source. The thieves specifically targeted the garden pavilion, where most of the trophies were displayed. As per reports, approximately 20 of his trophies and medals from his illustrious career were taken. The Marseille prosecutor's office confirmed the opening of an investigation into aggravated burglary at Michel Platini's home to the French media group RTL. The local gendarmerie brigade is conducting the initial investigations. Platini played 72 times for France and won the Ballon d'Or award for the world's top player three consecutive years from 1983 to 1985. He led France to the semi-finals of the World Cup in both 1982 and 1986. Who Is Michel Platini? The former French captain, a star of Juventus and Saint Etienne, is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and was ranked seventh in the FIFA Player of the Century vote. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was named a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1985 and promoted to Officer in 1998. Shortly after leaving the pitch for the final time, Platini turned to coaching, becoming the French national coach in 1988. In December 2015, Platini was banned from international football for eight years following a FIFA investigation that revealed he had accepted an improper payment from Sepp Blatter, the president of FIFA. This revelation was part of the 2015 corruption scandal implicating over two dozen FIFA officials and their associates in a 24-year self-enrichment scheme that reached the highest levels of FIFA management. Platini's punishment was reduced to four years upon appeal, but he resigned from UEFA in May 2016 when his ban was not fully overturned. In 2019, he was briefly detained during an investigation into corruption allegations related to Qatar's selection as the host of the 2022 World Cup. Two years later, Swiss authorities indicted Platini and Blatter on fraud charges connected to the FIFA payment. The two men went on trial in 2022 and were both acquitted. (With inputs from Agencies) view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 22:41 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Al-Ahram Weekly
5 days ago
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Michel Platini scares off burglar at his French villa - World
Football legend Michel Platini disturbed a burglar at his villa in the south of France on Friday, a source close to the police investigation told AFP. Platini, 70, heard a noise in the garden of the property in Cassis early in the morning and came face to face with a man in a black mask, who fled with several trophies and medals, the source said. Platini played 72 times for France and won the Ballon d'Or award for the world's top player three years in a row from 1983 to 1985. He led France to the semi-finals of the 1982 and 1986 World Cup. He was UEFA president from 2007 to 2016 and later became embroiled in a financial scandal involving then-FIFA president Sepp Blatter, but was acquitted in March this year. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
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Michel Platini has 20 trophies and medals from legendary career STOLEN in home invasion
The property of football legend Michel Platini was burgled early this morning with 20 of his prized trophied stolen. The former French captain - and star of Juventus and Saint Etienne - was woken by the burglar at around 4.30am. He saw a 'hooded individual dressed in black' in front of his bay window. When he went outside to his garden shed at his home near Marseille in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. he saw it had been broken into. Around 20 of his trophies and medals from his glittering career were taken. The Marseille prosecutor's office "confirmed the opening of an investigation into aggravated burglary committed at Michel Platini's home' to French media group RTL. The local gendarmerie brigade is handling the initial investigations. Platini, 70, is a controversial former President of UEFA. Following his retirement as a player, Platini was the France national team coach from 1988 to 1992. There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.
