Michel Platini

UEFA Presidency

Platini's presidency of UEFA was marked by significant reforms and controversies.

Election as UEFA President

26 January 2007

Platini was elected as the sixth President of UEFA, defeating Lennart Johansson.

Re-election

March 2011

Platini was re-elected for another four-year term at the UEFA Congress in Paris.

Second Re-election

March 2015

Platini was re-elected for another four-year term.

Resignation

14 September 2016

Platini resigned as UEFA President amid ethics violations.