Michel Patini
Michel Patini
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.
among french
There would probably be less of a frenzy among the French public.
against both brazil match sides
The match against Brazil was football at its best. Both sides had opportunities to win the game.
best gave shot
In 1986, we gave it our best shot but we didn't get the run of the ball.
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.
years two world
If a FIFA World Cup tournament had been held every year between 1982 and 1986, France would have won two or three.
soccer sports games
It is a game before a product, a sport before a market, a show before a business.
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.
way streets footballer
The street is the best way to become a good footballer.
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.
football running player
I was playing the best football of my career at the time, finishing top scorer in Italy three year's running. There were other good players around but I think I was the best at that time.
football right-time
For me football is more about making the right pass at the right time.
home cutting player
At times like that it's difficult to remember what's at stake, that history is in the making. As a player you feel so cut off sometimes, it can be tough... Which is why it is an enormous advantage to play at home.
finals denmark groups
At Euro '92 itself, we bowed out to the eventual winners, Denmark, in our final group match.