Michel Patini
Michel Patini
goal classic score
I was the classic midfield organiser who could also score goals.
regret team winning
Consequently, I won just about everything I set out to win, everything bar the World Cup, of course. But even now, I don't regret that, because I was part of a team which twice reached the semi-finals.
prisoner
I was never a prisoner to my footballing status.
football drama games
For me, football is just a game, not a drama.
regret careers no-regrets
I gave everything in my career so I have no regrets at all.
team competition finals
The team which I led to the 1992 European Championship Finals is the only one in the history of the entire competition to have won every single one of its qualifying matches.
song team swans
We were the best team in the world: European champions in 1984, we qualified without a hitch and 86 was to be the swan song for a very experienced side.
ideas personality looks
When I follow the finals of the European Cups, I look at all the aspects surrounding protocol, to get some ideas. I am interested in personalities, sponsors and the stands. But as soon as the whistle goes, it's all on the pitch.
vices three roles
You know, my role as Vice Chairman is a lot less tiring than playing matches every three days.
winning
Whenever I was on the pitch, I always tried to win.
memories past important
The 1984 European Championships were held in France and that was something important. I felt on form then, even though I was practically always injured at all the World Cups. It's a great memory. But in any case, the past is past.
winning games draws
Some games you win, some you lose, and some you draw.
getting-older aging clock
In any case, you can't turn back the clock.
country team years
The European Commission says that people who are working the country can play in the national team. Perhaps Didier Drogba can play for England after five years. We have to protect against that.