More than 30 years ago, Michel Platini finished the career of a brilliant football player—the legendary midfielder of Nancy, Saint-Étienne, Juventus, and of course the France national team. This book is about what came after—about the second life of one of the greatest footballers in history. You’ll learn firsthand about the obstacles Platini faced in the highest football institutions. Walk with him along the thorny path of a man who sincerely loves and defends football, yet—having been unfairly accused—must defend his honor before FIFA officials and bureaucrats. This ordeal didn’t break Platini—it only strengthened his faith in the unifying power of football. Interweaving his narration with memories and fun anecdotes from the past, the three-time Ballon d’Or winner reflects on modern football and dangerous trends that threaten it in the future: dizzying transfers, growing obsession with video-assistance systems, and an increase in the number of competitions.