Platini announced that he would not run for FIFA president.

Platini was barred from football-related activities until 2023 due to ethics violations.

Platini was elected as the president of UEFA.

Platini came out of retirement for one day to play in an international friendly match representing Kuwait against the Soviet Union.

Platini was named coach of the French national side.

Platini helped France defeat the Netherlands 2–0 in Paris with a trademark free kick.

Laurent Platini, Michel's son, was born.

Platini impressed in a friendly match against Italy in Naples, scoring two direct free-kicks.

France secured qualification for the 1978 World Cup with a 3–1 win over Bulgaria at the Parc des Princes, where Platini excelled and scored.

Platini received his first call-up to the national team for a friendly against Czechoslovakia in Paris and scored his first goal with a trademark free kick.

Platini made his first appearance for a French national selection, playing for the French amateur side.

Platini made his league debut for Nancy against Nîmes.

Michel Platini was born in Jœuf, France.