Offside Sarah

In another universe, Michel Platini is that creepy shoe salesman who thinks he’s suave and irresistible. In this universe, he just thinks he’s the only honest man in a game full of cheaters. Clearly, he’s prone to self-delusion in any universe. 

roimichel:

Like a UEFA boss

futboluseviyoruz:

Michel Platini @ 9 October 1976 

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Seriously, Madrid has aged Benzema at least 10 years! Look at all those wrinkles! 

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theresonlyonekeano:

Nike ad featuring Eric Cantona on his return from suspension, unveiled versus Liverpool, October 1, 1995.

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Just a reminder: Deschamps and OM have beaten teams from #Milan before to win in Europe. 

Vintage Zidane, age 19 at Cannes 

interleaning:

Zidane at 19.

Vintage Nice 

footysphere:

OGC Nice - Not sure when this team pic was taken. Maybe pre-WWI and almost certainly well before WWII. If you like French Football then check out French Football Weekly - the web’s premier English language French Football site.

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Reading Rec: SPIRO BLOG: Rémy earning his spurs

Excerpt: 

“Didier Drogba once said that if you succeed as a striker at Marseille you can succeed anywhere. Rémy has unquestionably succeeded at Marseille already and his future – whether it lies in France or abroad – is now extremely exciting.

Rémy has, of course, been compared to Thierry Henry in the past and you can understand why. He has family roots in Martinique, a lengthy stride and blistering pace. Yet Rémy did not appear to possess Henry’s hunger, determination and ruthlessness as a kid. Like many, I had doubts about his ability to fulfill his obvious potential.”

Read the full article at Ligue1.com.