Canal+ will broadcast an exclusive documentary series dedicated to Michel Platini, one of the most iconic figures in the history of French and European football. The program will retrace the entire career of the former number 10, from his playing days to the major milestones of his public life. The series will consist of six 30-minute episodes and will air in prime time on Canal+ on August 23 and 30.
Platini will tell his story
At the heart of the documentary, Michel Platini himself will reflect on his career. A three-time Ballon d'Or winner and former playmaker for the French national team, Juventus, and Saint-Étienne, he will discuss the defining moments of his career and life. The documentary will retrace the major periods that shaped his image: his years as a player, his pivotal role with Les Bleus, his rise to the pinnacle of European football, as well as the more personal and institutional episodes of his journey.
Key witnesses
Several prominent figures in football will appear in the series. Among the announced guests are... Didier Deschamps, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Zico, Dino zoff, Marco Tardelli, Zbigniew Boniek, Dragan Stojkovic, Alain Giresse, Luis Fernandez, Patrick Battiston et Maxime BossisTheir presence will give the documentary an international dimension, reflecting the career of Platini, a major player in France as well as in Italy, and a central figure in European football for several decades.
A broadcast over two evenings
Canal+ will offer this series in two parts, the 23 and 30 Augustwith episodes scheduled for the evening. The six-episode, thirty-minute format will allow the story to be developed in several parts, without being limited to a simple sports retrospective.
A documentary dedicated to a figure of French football
Michel Platini remains one of the most important names in the history of French football. An iconic playmaker, captain of Les Bleus, winner of Euro 1984 with the French national team, and three-time Ballon d'Or winner, he left his mark on an entire generation with his talent, influence, and record of achievements. With this documentary series, Canal+ presents a story centered on his entire life, featuring interviews with numerous figures who crossed his path on the pitch, in the locker room, and at the highest levels of international football.
