When I follow the finals of the European Cups, I look at all the aspects surrounding protocol, to get some ideas. I am interested in personalities, sponsors and the stands. But as soon as the whistle goes, it's all on the pitch.

Messi is the great player of this generation, like there were great players in other generations.

I was the classic midfield organiser who could also score goals.

When I follow the finals of the European Cups, I look at all the aspects surrounding protocol, to get some ideas. I am interested in personalities, sponsors and the stands. But as soon as the whistle goes, it's all on the pitch.

What differences were there between Maradona and Platini?

I began by playing for the biggest club in the Lorraine region, went on to the biggest club in France and ended up with the biggest in the world.

At Euro '92 itself, we bowed out to the eventual winners, Denmark, in our final group match.