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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Bixente Lizarazu. It’s fair to say you are not and never will be my favorite person in the world. Let’s leave it at that. 

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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