Michel Platini’s Record in Danger?
by Constance Rigot |
Euro 1984: Platini’s 9 Wonders
He won 3 straight Ballon d'Or Awards (1983,1984,1985), Michel Platini made football history playing for the French side. Delivering an unforgettable performance, 9 goals in 5 matches in 1984 Euro, he literally led the Blues to win their first European title. A record that seemed unattainable, Michel then went onto becoming president at UEFA. For the first time in the history of the Euro 2016 tournament with round of 16 to the final stages a format where the players will battle it out in 7 games. With no other player even coming close, this 2016 Euro tournament provides a historical moment for the best players to attempt their chance at this unbreakable legendary record.
The Likely Contenders
Cristiano Ronaldo
Within a relatively shy group F (Iceland, Austria, Hungary), Portugal could have fun. Scoring nearly 30% of the goals for his national team since 2004. Ronaldo, who scored five times in the qualifying process, could make his mark during this Euro 2016, maybe even chip in 10, why not?
Ronaldo top scorer in the Euro is priced up at .
Thomas Müller
Müller is a machine. Always well placed, the Bayern striker has already scored 10 times in the last two World Cups (5 in 2014) and is ready to shine in France. It’s also an opportunity for the German star to distinguish himself in a relatively easy group (Ukraine, Poland, Northern Ireland).
To back Müller as top scorer for the Euro Ladbrokes are priced at .
Antoine Griezmann
Irresistible with Atletico Madrid, Antoine Griezmann has the perfect profile to succeed Platini. The French striker will no doubt want to impress at home in an very accessible group (Romania, Albania, Switzerland). With Benzema probably out, the France team will rely heavily on the prodigy. If the Blues go all the way, Griezmann will certainly be influential players.
The bet on Griezmann for top scorer in the Euro is at
Top Goalscorer Euro 2016 By Nation!
- Germany - Thomas Muller:
- Portugal - Cristiano Ronaldo:
- France - Antoine Griezmann:
- Belgium - Romelu Lukaku:
- Poland - Robert Lewandowski:
- Spain - Diego Costa:
- England - Harry Kane:
- Sweden - Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
- Wales - Gareth Bale:
- Italy - Graziano Pelle:
