Michel Platini has finally proven that he is an absolute moron and has gone madder than his good mate Sepp Blatter. This fool needs to be removed from his post as UEFA President.
Platini has always disliked English football and has done his best to constantly belittle the achievements of English clubs and the national side. His constant attempts to tweak the rules of European football and make football less English are well documented.
His comments recently regarding Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger were absolutely ludicrous and smacked of intense jealousy.
Surely no-one in the football world can agree with this mans opinion of Arsene Wenger as a manager...not even fans of their biggest rivals.
You would think that in these harsh economic times that UEFA's governing body would be holding Arsenal and their manager up as a model of how a club should be run.
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i.e. As a club that operates well within its financial means, plans for the future of the club, focuses on bringing through young talent, etc...
Instead, Platini chose to attempt to belittle the achievements of Arsenal and their manager and showed the football world that he is completely out of touch with the goings-on of modern football.
Even going so far as to say that he hoped video technology was not introduced, a view that is clearly only a minority opinion nowadays. Platini went on to show the obvious jealousy he feels for his fellow Frenchman by adding, "It would make me happy that Arsene Wenger never sees it."
Where does this dislike come from?
The French Football Federation, of which Platini has been a part previously, has never been a fan of Wenger's.
Maybe the jealousy comes from the fact the Arsene Wenger is a Frenchman helping to raise the stature of an English side, as Platini clearly hates English clubs and English football with a passion.
Maybe the jealousy comes from Platini's one attempt at management, an attempt that saw France eliminated from Italia '90 qualification and make an early exit from Sweden '92.
Maybe the jealousy comes from the fact that Platini is now nothing but a bureaucrat, whilst Wenger is one of the most respected managers in Europe.
Who knows?
What I do know is this, Platini is as disgraceful in his current position as UEFA boss as he was brilliant playing for the French national team.
This snivelling, conniving, insanely jealous, overtly Anglophobic excuse for a man is a disgrace as a human being and a disgrace as UEFA President.
I, for one, would love to see him out of a job as quickly as possible and replaced with someone who has half a brain and is good for football.
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2 months ago
I think there is something in the water at the very top....Football is run by a couple of idiots...let's hope it's more like the famous tv show...yes minister, where they actually don't get to make any decisions at all lol
from 2 months ago
Thats my fear Adrew, that this idiot will eventually get one of his half baked ideas through and stuff up football for the rest of us.
2 months ago
First of all, I liked the way you gave all the readers a clear opinion on your perception of Platini in the very first line.
I agree that Platini is wrong about Wenger and yes, he is respected even among rivals.
Yups, I dont see any rational logic behind Platini's comments and it all sounds to me as personal grudges against Wenger.
Enjoyed the Platini bashing ... you successfully quoted everything i had against Platini.
He is an absolute moron! Agreed!
from 2 months ago
Glad you liked the article. Platini is someone i've never liked since he came to power. His stance on English football in general is despicable and the way he tries to undermine English football is typical of a man who has nothing else to give the game.
2 months ago
I had just written a blog on this myself (http://perryspearls.blogspot.com/ - i totally agree with what you are saying, and also, I hope that Platini is found out - I do believe his is in his position because of who he is and not what he can do for football. I wish they would have the sense to appoint a diplomatic and worldly football brain to the position, and someone who has been everywhere and done everything - off the top of my head a Bobby Robson-type character, or someone similar who is a bit younger. Unfortunately, I doubt this man will be replaced any time soon.
2 months ago
I just cant understand this guy( Platini ) .... Why would he personally attack Wenger? If he has a pesonal vendetta then he is not the kind of man to run things in European football.
POTD. I liked the article a lot.
from 2 months ago
Cheers Stefan, glad you liked the article. I think Platini HAS got a personal vendetta against Wenger. God knows why. He is just proving what a small man he is with these latest comments. Definately NOT the right man for the job...
2 months ago
should not have written my article, ater see dis, i know i am not the only one who has so much disregard for the man. I personally think, this dude isnt as great as Zidane and Henry, to say the least. He was a good footballer, like many others who have played the game,but he is the worst thing to happen to European football since the last president.
Good Going at the fool, Simon...
from 2 months ago
Thanks Uche, I don't understand what Platini hoped to achieve by disrespecting one of the most respected managers in Europe but it has certainly backfired on him
2 months ago
I don't think even Platini knows what he was trying to achieve. I mean Wenger is one of the most respected managers for a long time. Even if rival fans don't like him as a person (mainly because of rivarly) they have to enjoy the way his teams play and the way he gives youth a chance.
Platini is a clown or as we say in Ireland, a complete and utter gobshite!!
2 months ago
You're so right Simon, Platini is a total nutter!!! I would be ecstatic to see the back of him, Sepp, and Warner thrown right out the FIFA door. He is clearly anti-English (which he amazingly denies), he clearly dislikes and is jealous of Arsene Wenger. He is a total disgrace to football and is totally biased!!!!
Great article could not have put it better myself!
2 months ago
Oh, I read this article, but completely forgot to comment on it Simon!
Absolutely, must be the FFF thing.. but he's apologized after being screamed at by his dad (oh, poor 6 year old boy!) - but yes, that's the truth - and hopefully we should be able to move on and focus on the game against Hull tomorrow.
Very nice article.
2 months ago
well done simon, good article. i totally agree with you, michel platini is a terrible president of uefa. the sooner he and blatter are gone, the better it is for the world of football.
from 2 months ago
I don't think i've yet spoken to one person or read one comment that supports Platini's view of Wenger, not even from opposing fans. That tells you something...
2 months ago
Great article. Platini and Blatter would be great entertainment if they didn't actually have all the power.
I think he has a vendetta against Wenger because he was talking like one of those bratty teens from Mean Girls.
about 1 month ago
great article,i totally agree platini and blatter are disgrace to beautifulness of football these fuckin retards will completely destroy football if they remain where they are for any longer i don't know on what basis they elect presidents of uefa and fifa but it do look some stupid procedure how the hell this moron disgrace platini became the president he should be toilet cleaner on the basis of his mental intelligence and ideas
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