Week after week, Michel Platini's return to the world of football is becoming clearer. Released, since October 8, 2019, from his four-year suspension, pronounced by the Fifa ethics committee in 2015, the former number 10 of the Blues, 64 years old, becomes, on a voluntary basis, Philippe's personal adviser Piat within Fifpro, the global players' union. This information, revealed Wednesday by the Team, comes two years from the next election of the president of Fifpro, for which Piat, 77, will not stand for re-election. From there to see a step, in the medium term, to Fifa and his presidency for the former boss of UEFA…
"I completely imagine him succeeding Piat at Fifpro," says Jacques Vendroux, intimate of Platini and football consultant at France Info. It is even an extremely serious probability. I'm not saying he's going to go there tomorrow morning, but he's genuinely interested in this job. He will have to convince the people on the board who vote ( Editor's note: 13 members ) and then be elected ”Platini should probably meet them during the next“ board ”of Fifpro, on February 17 and 18 in Amsterdam
Platini's proximity to Piat also gives credence to this thesis. "They are long-time friends," continues Vendroux. They have known each other for almost fifty years. They were playing golf together. They are linked by a great professional trust. The FFF did not interest him. Neither did the presidency of a club. Fifpro yes. "
Platini has always defended football from footballers
Within this organization, Piat hopes that the influence of the former Juventus star will allow him to move forward on several issues, including "the European collective agreement, calendars ...". “He was very pro-player. When he was UEFA president, he managed to impose his views, because he was Michel Platini and the big clubs listened to him. It has a certain weight, ”observes Piat.
Through his notoriety, his interpersonal skills and the functions he once occupied, Platini brings together a range of suitable qualities to one day occupy the presidency of Fifpro (a voluntary function). It is, in fact, a strategic position to negotiate in particular with Fifa, in order to protect the interests of the players. “He always defended football to footballers. It will inevitably be heard at the highest level, “adds Vendroux. Asked about the possibility of seeing Platini take over after his lease, Piat explains.
"He would make a good president. But it is premature for the time being. No need to skip the steps! To present yourself, you must have proven yourself. It is a two-year path. In the current board, there are people who may be interested. Others are likely to declare themselves. We will see how things will evolve. »2007 and 2015 UEFA President Platini was vying for Fifa's Sepp Blatter succession when he was suspended" from all football-related activity "for having received a late and late payment without contract from two million Swiss francs from Blatter.
