France vs Portugal - UEFA European Championship 1984

[@MrMichaelquain]

Who is here after hearing of the sad passing of the commentator John Motson? He was perfect for this exciting match. RIP John Motson.

[@johnboydohdah5376]

I remember this game and Mottys commentary vividly. I think he was almost as exhausted as the players by the end of it!

[@BlackCrowNavajo]

to me, this game is clearly within the top-5 most intense, breathtaking and beautiful games I've seen in 45 years

[@ahahmarmelade2050]

I agree but then, think about it... any game that involves Portugal is certain to be a thriller !!

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

this game....& Ita 4-3 Germ (1970); Germ 3-3 Fra (1982); Fra 1-1 Bra (1986); Eng 3-2 Cam (1990); Rom 3-2 Arg (1994); Ita 2-0 Germ (2006)

[@BlackCrowNavajo]

@@fabianpatrizio2865 however odd may sound, but the goalless game Italy-W.Germany in Argentina'78 was also brilliant! strangely enough, it was Germany that played catenaccio that night)) Bettega alone hit the bar 3 or 4 times then. Was very intense and beautiful match.

[@mutongoria]

@@ahahmarmelade2050 I would say France 78 to 86 had about 3-4 top thrillers in major tournaments. games

[@ahahmarmelade2050]

@@mutongoria ... Every country and team has the occasional thriller but Portugal seem to have it each and every time they play.

[@dt7449]

A match of perfection, brilliant commentary, brilliant drama, brilliant strips, the buzz of klaxons from the crowd, Adidas tangos, warm Mediterranean evening, end to end drama, great saves. John Motson sounded absolutely knackered at the end on the final goal. My only criticism is , he says ‘ I’ve not seen a match like this in years ‘ - he did, Italy v Brazil in 82,,just two years before !!

[@Jefferson1969-u4s]

Two years exactly! Love Motty! The best ever!

[@mkrbrtsn1]

just watched this after Motty passed away and he said it was one of his favorite games. Great commentator.

[@paulwhite1040]

Then France V Brazil 2 years later in Mexico

[@zisssssou]

Between 1982 and 1986, the amount of mythic matchs was incredible: Brasil-Italy 1982, France-Germany 1982, this one, France-Brasil 1986, Argentina-England 1986

[@bitaud31]

Et le triste souvenir de Séville 1982 contre l’Allemagne et Schumacher qui avait exécuté Batiston …see you

[@zzzaaa0990]

France 84 was a great tournament,won by a marvellous French team,this match was a blood and thunder epic,added to by a passionate and compelling commentary by John Motson.Amen.

[@danielkelegian5306]

This match is massively underrated in the Greatest Matches in Euro history.

[@luispereira5177]

In my opinion this match is the most epic in Euro Cup history. I like the one between Portugal and England in 2004 too, that one was f... dramatic and very well played by both teams.

[@danielkelegian5306]

@@luispereira5177 Spain beating W. Germany in this tournament was another great match.

[@guillermobarrio55]

No doubt. There may have been some others like the Spain 4 - Yugoslavia 3 in 2000, but that one was in the group stage, not in the semifinals, and I'm Spaniard.

[@kwylde1978]

@@guillermobarrio55 Czech Republic Turkey in 2008 was also a major contender for the greatest Euro match of all time along with the aforementioned matches

[@eebohb]

Never forgot watching this as a 17 year old. One of the greatest games ever, John Motson in the build up to Platinis goal is sheer legend.

[@MrBrownstone1]

Without a shadow of a doubt, one of the greatest matches I have ever witnessed. I was 10 years old at the time, and was in awe of this French team. What a team they had, with Platini, in my eyes, being the best footballer on the planet. Glorious stuff.

[@flordi8235]

In my opinion the best Euro match ever.....Today we haven't games like this one! Portugal France a classic! Epic game...

[@szilviabognar8976]

I saw this game , I was 11 years old. it was unbelievable! Unforgettable

[@ВладимирВальдемар-я8п]

Exactly the same here, bro. Hello from Ukraine )

[@ЯхФам]

Мне было 12 и смотрел я этот матч в черно- белом телевизоре. Узбекистан

[@insulani]

I still remember this match. One of the best ever not just at the Euro but in general.

[@lexkanyima2195]

It is the best

[@kevinstoneham1245]

What a fantastic game. Possibly the greatest ever and John Motson's commentary on Platini's winner. Football theatre of the highest magnitude.

[@superlex611]

very significant for france,

[@rjjcms1]

Awesome. With that midfield the French were the bees' knees in that tournament,two years on from the oh-so-near drama at the 1982 World Cup.

[@sidh05]

@@rjjcms1 Tnx for saying it, i grew up in France so i know about it...

[@andersonarmstrong2650]

I agree.

[@martinsmith1538]

Agree

[@zzzaaa0990]

John Motson’s reaction to the 3rd French goal gives me goosebumps,legendary commentary to a legendary match,fantastic memories. Amen.

[@MCBhangramuffin]

Pound for pound, this has got to be the best ever Euros match for quality and attacking football.

[@robyx4088]

Giresse, Platini, Tigana, Fernandez. One of the best midfield in football history

[@Portugal-yv1tw]

The most epic match in the History of the Football !!! Super high level technic and tactically...Uncertain score until the very last minute...Zero disciplinary cases...Permanent attacking football (even during the extra-time...)...Magestic saves... Wonderfull goals...Top class players from both teams (Bento, Joao Pinto, Chalana, Jordao, Nene', Fernando Gomes, Jaime Pacheco, Frasco...for PORTUGAL. Platini, L. Blanc, Giresse, Tigana, Fernandez, Domergue, Didier Six...for FRANCE ). Anyone team would win in the very end. Or better : no one did deserve loose... After all,it was not the Demi-Final but yes,the true FINAL from the EURO84. A real Hymn to the Football. Who was then the big stars? CHALANA and MICHEL PLATINI !!! What an unbelievable night in Velodrome - Marseille...Thank you glorious FRANCE and PORTUGAL. That's why millions love football.

[@laurentg.6440]

Laurent Blanc was not in that team! First cap in 1989.

[@jorgefrbelo254]

Tudo verdade.

[@mojooconnor]

Perfect description of the best game I ever saw (on TV). Plus John Motson's enthusiasm. Plus I was a teenager when football was more important than it is today.

[@southbank2202]

And the most epic commentary !

[@seanbonella]

Who's watching in 2024????

[@teff908]

moi

[@rudo858]

ja

[@paulvantveer6072]

Jawel

[@BenjaminDouglasCowling]

I am.

[@daveinchina]

John Motson LEGEND

[@marcgenovese9037]

Quel match !!! Et cette ambiance de folie au Vélodrome !!!

[@Belinielsen]

This match was the best the Blues of France have ever played. Og remember this game and Chalana was the heroe of this match. Portugal of 1984 was the best team the Portuguese football has ever known. They played well and they acquired our empathy.

[@David_machado]

No, the best Portugal team was the 2000-2004 but that one(1984) was good

[@brrrrrtenjoyer]

2000 Portugal is best

[@ivankamarelj3542]

Portugal 1966 and 2000 were probably the best.

[@jean-yvesmartin6934]

That French midfield of Platini, Giresse, Tigana and Fernandez could be one of best ever in football.

[@yvonbender9684]

Oui mais j'ai bien aimé celui de 82 avec Genghini bien plus habile sur coup francs que Fernandez

[@AS-yp4ti]

le meilleur de tout les temps le vértable carré magique le carré d as c est ZICO FALCAO SOCRATES CEREZO SAns conteste!

[@nevralgyk4215]

Azico Soual mais l Italia era piu forte 💪 Milieu de terrain a mourir avec Oriali tardelli erc ... et surtout Bruno Conti avec ses crochets meurtriers !!! Salutamo

[@sillysod33]

Zidane, Deschamps, Petit, Vierra....?

[@nevralgyk4215]

Your HUCKLEBERRY genghini im avait mis un coup franc en 1982 le gradien avait manger le poteau c t violent je me rappelle les vrais puristes reconnaîtront l événement lol 😂

[@emersonhcastro641]

Qué partidazo, me ha sacado las lágrimas recordar ése juego entre Francia y Portugal!! 🇨🇵🇵🇹

[@cristiansilva5170]

Si amigo fue un partidazo estaban en semifinales !!!!!

[@cristiansilva5170]

La final fue entre Francia y España esta Eurocopa se desarrollo en Francia en ese año 84 a los 2 años despues fue el mundial México 86 saludos !!!!! Portugal estubo en el mundial 86

[@RuiChui]

Found this video while searching for Chalana, the "Pequeno Genial" from Portugal, who sadly passed away yesterday, 10/08/2022, at the age of 63 due to Alzheimer's. What a game this must have been, as I was only 10 and can't remember! I've got to say that France had probably one of the best teams ever - the ability of that midfield was impressive! Both Chalana and Bento (Portuguese goalkeeper) lived about 3 miles from where I lived, and they were both very humble people, according to my father, who knew both. R.I.P. Chalana, "Little Genius"...

[@tiborfarkas2969]

oh, Chalana... can I buy a retro kit with his name? greetings from Hungary!

[@insulani]

I totally missed that. What an amazing player he was. RIP Chalana.🙏

[@peggyboss4294]

RIP Bento and Jordao too... Sadly three of the Portuguese players died untimely.

[@MrValiantAP6]

As a young man, here in Oztralia in the 80's, Euro didn't exist until a good old mate of mine said "Gaz, check this out". His brother in England had posted him the BBC 1 hour highlights of the semi on good old VHS. Woah. Life changing game for me. Remember, back then, no internet etc. This was real football.

[@fabricehaubois2442]

One of the best matches at the Euros, ever

[@jimmycahill6958]

This game had everything! Passion, skill, drama. You name it this game had it. I will always remember Portuguese winger Fernando Chalana in this tournament. He was amazing and even though Platini scored a bagful of goals in the Championships, Chalana for me was player of the tournament.

[@robcallaghan738]

Jimmy Cahill Yes I agree, Challana was brilliant 👌

[@pedroteixeira7460]

Jimmy Cahill Chalana that left foot 😉

[@edgarcabreira3802]

If Nené had just scored that 3-1...

[@ZAOUWV]

For me, as a Dutch guy to. Chalana was the best

[@rissaroosdaddy1891]

Chalana passed away today at 63 years old 🙏

[@NoNameBoys-hw6ej]

Chalana the most underrated player in history

[@bitaud31]

Non non ,il a été racheté par Bordeaux et tout ce qu’il a fait c’est de marquer un penalty décisif contre Dnietropetrosk en séance de penalty ,il n’a absolument pas convaincu en France see you

[@СергейААА-р9д]

@@bitaud31 Днепр (Днепропетровск, СССР)

[@aalkhalaf1]

Superb game. France were magnificent. That team was the best team France had. Platini was outstanding player.

[@Travelalgarve]

RIP Jordão 18-10-2019

[@Chadconfirmed]

Admiro as pessoas que vêem o meu tio como ídolo

[@antonioribeiro6119]

@@Chadconfirmed ele é um idolo. Grande jogador, grande homem.

[@Travelalgarve]

@Iwan Bottos 🍺🍺🍺

[@Aquilarapace0067]

Mi dispiace molto, era un grande calciatore...

[@zuninomax]

Rip....vert nice player

[@nl5828]

watched this many times on youtube. my favourite john motson commentary by far (“…Platini, GOAL!”). had to return today (the day of his sad demise). RIP

[@MrFrizads]

Fernando Chalana.... what a player, rest in power

[@stanmonzon5788]

Don’t say ‘Rest in power’

[@MrFrizads]

Why not​@@stanmonzon5788

[@nasibuundomedia6957]

THIS IS THE GREATEST GAME I EVER SEEN⚽

[@cam62blue]

Best game I have ever had the pleasure to watch. That French team were magnifique! One of the best teams ever.

[@mbiyetshiunza9864]

The most intense final I have ever watched, my cousin cried when France scored the third goal

[@eplurlbusunum]

I remember this game very well...like it was yesterday! What a great match we (Portuguese) did against the super France team, Platini, Giresse, Tigana, Batts....but we could have won it with a little luck onour side, but the French were better...i cried...was 14 years old...and it was the first time i saw my National team in a big competiton like the Euro. But our Genius Chalana passed away today at the age of 63, suffering from Alzheimer...today is a sad day for all the fans of Football, special to the Benfica fans, like myself.

[@cortomaltese536]

What a match. I was 14 and i’ll never forget it. The stadium was a volcano.👍🏻

[@davidhegron8519]

Legendary match. I was 8 but still can remember. So glad to see those greats again (Platini first and foremost, Giresse, Tigana, Fernandez, Bats - i am a GK). Portuguese Bento played the match of his life, Chalana was a genius, Jordao scored with his eyes shut...(called "vieille chaussette" in french / old sock)... Way before Thuram a full back scored 2 gaols out of nowhere...Then fernandez, then Tigana, Platiniiiiiiiii Legendary. And the English commentaries are absolutely awesome! This match also shows how easy it can be to create chances at football. Passes, movement, simplicity, big heart.

[@sosprichtportugal]

I was 17 and this was one of the best games I saw until that time (being a portuguess it was sweet and bitter for me)

[@nonyelumnwanekezie8444]

"Tigana.. Two to his right and Platini through the middle, Tigana again. Tigana.. Tigana.. Platini.. Goooooolll.. Platini, for France, with a minute to go.. It's 3-2.. I've not seen a match like this in years."... John Motson at his brilliant best. This commentary sends shivers down my spine.

[@thomsonfly645k]

The commentator sounds very wild

[@kevinstoneham1245]

Nonyelum Nwanekezie yes, it is so, so good. Has to be most dramatic piece of football and commentary ever. Every once in a while I watch this to remind me how good the game can be.

[@jontyarnold8522]

Motson had been on the vino clearly ....😆

[@West.Ham1964]

Perhaps the most passionate we've ever heard Motty and that includes all those England world cup games.

[@ervineokuboh7459]

I remember this game very well from Euro 84.A magnificent game of football. I remember Tigana's driving run past several defenders and cross to Platini to score the winner and spark wild celebrations. The Portuguese were a fine side and could easily have won the game if Nene had netted when they were 2-1 up. Great memories

[@dilipkhednah]

I can remember watching this Euro Championship. France had a great team and deseved to win it and go on the win the trophy. This game was a nail bitting game for French & Portuguese football followers, but for us neutral fans, it was a great game to watch.

[@DavidBranco75]

Rui Manuel Trindade Jordão (Benguela, Angola, 9 de Agosto de 1952 - Cascais, 18 de Outubro de 2019) Rest his soul.

[@Chadconfirmed]

Ele é o meu tio já agora agradeço pelo o seu apoio.

[@Aquilarapace0067]

R.i.p.

[@lionelchevalier4442]

Il faut 2 belles équipes pour nous offrir un aussi beau match... respect à toute l’équipe portugaise qui des années après prendra en France sa revanche... RIP Jordaõ...you belong to the legend of football

[@cimiez1]

perdao nao sabia que falecesse

[@rissaroosdaddy1891]

@@lionelchevalier4442Yes we got our revenge in France of all places in front of the French fans! 😀

[@JOACHIM779]

Wow fantastic match, this was Football.Great teams, great players Chalana Platini Jordao Tigana; this match is a part of 80s history of football like Germania Ovest - Olanda 3-2 and Belgio - Spagna 2-1 both 1980, Italia - Brasile 3-2 and Germania Ovest - Francia 3-3 both 1982, Danimarca - Belgio 3-2 1984, USSR-Belgio 3-4 and Argentina-Inghilterra 2-1 both 1986, Eire-Inghilterra 1-0 and USSR - Olanda 0-2 both 1988.

[@cripalabre9113]

Ptain j'étais au stade ce jour là.... j'avais 22 ans c'était l'époque ou on arrivait au stade 3 ou 4h avant le début du match. Pas de sono,pas de portable...uniquement l'ambiance que mettaient les supporters...cornes de brumes etc....je vais faire le vieux con,mais une époque remarquable dans beaucoup de domaine,pas que dans le foot.....Nostalgie.

[@laine3804]

Moi je vais te dire j'ai 43 ans tu n'es pas un vieux con tu as raison

[@cripalabre9113]

@@laine3804 Oui...et la nostalgie prend toute sa signification aujourd'hui..........

[@TvMacfly]

Moi j t gamin en 84 j avais 7 ans et cette équipe m à fait rêvé, ça a été la meilleure et la plus talentueuse, on av peur de personne

[@michelcontreras499]

Tous ceux qui ont vécu ça pensent la même chose

[@alvarosousa8834]

Sou Português foi um jogo que recordo, não vou esconder , com amargura, mas com muito orgulho da equipa do meu País

[@cranebeg]

Heartbreaking for the Portuguese, look at the poor chap hang onto the side netting as Platini scores the winner. Strained absolutely everything in desperation to prevent it. What a display (to a man) they all put on. Incredible intensity to this match!

[@anthonyhughes2086]

What a game. What a commentary. RIP Motty.

[@L_G_A]

The mother of matches, the father of commentaries!

[@zuninomax]

One of the n8cest with BRASIL FRANCE 1986

[@paulduwicquet9895]

Je n'étais pas né en 1984 (je suis de 1986) mais l'Équipe de France 1982-1986 est incontestablement une des plus belles de l'Histoire.

[@luigitorsello6641]

L'Italy de 1978 a 1982 la meilleurs.

[@ahahmarmelade2050]

............ Yes, especially when the FIFA/EUFA referees are bias in favour of France. ( 'FIFA and EUFA are French organizations, aren't they ? )

[@barric94]

@@ahahmarmelade2050 ok ! Can you see France Germany 1982 .... the referee was for the France ... of course 😁🤣

[@barric94]

@@ahahmarmelade2050 ... France Koweit 1982 ... the referee was for France too ... Lol

[@ahahmarmelade2050]

​@@barric94 FIFA AND EUFA ARE KILLING FOOTBALL and if football fans lose confidence in FIFA/EUFA foot will die.

[@cripalabre9113]

R.I.P Michel Hidalgo

RIP Jordao

[@davidsimpson911]

the ultimate football commentator showing his great passion during a wonderful game,we miss you John and we miss your enthusiasm

[@ambrosiusvonrichstophen5873]

Quelle profondeur dans le jeu bleu de l'époque. Et l'intensité de ce match!! On ne nous rendra pas les années 80... Mais qu' en football et en terme de jeu on nous rende ça

[@galtongabriel1172]

That French midfield complimented each other perfectly. Possibly the best midfield ever assembled.

[@MB-sg9ln]

Best midfield ever, like ballet

[@TrllHezcTrllHezc-uu6fj]

THE SECOND HALF OF PORTUGAL GOALKEEPER WAS INSANE... LITERALLY UNBEATABLE

[@rogeriofernandes772]

1 - BENTO

[@marklondon2008]

Apart from the 2 (2nd half) goals that went in

[@pvv3868]

Bento!! !

[@NYRUSSIANGUY]

My first soccer game i fully watched and got passionate about the game. Loved goalkeeper Bentu and Platini!!

[@JohnFoxAce]

Bento

[@ricardoneves9041]

This game was very important for Portuguese football and for Portugal as a nation back in the 80's. We're a poor country, going trough a severe economic crisis and many of our fellow citizens we're immigrants in France, facing discrimination and taking jobs French people didn' t want. This helped to regain some proud in ourselves.

[@henrimichelpierreplana4332]

Right you are.

[@andrewcook1700]

This is one of the greatest matches of all time, and the excitement was heightened by Mottys commentary Remember being on Holiday and watching the game

[@santansaraj8462]

What a fantastic match. Still remember till this day.

[@cynicstelios4240]

One of the best football matches ever to be played, and a French team full of talent. We don’t see matches like this very often, especially in recent years.

[@Wallosc]

Vrai que cette équipe là nous faisait rêver, même dans la défaite!

[@kevinstoneham1245]

Had to return to this given John Motson’s passing this week. Thanks for all the commentary John. To me this one was your greatest.

[@TheFlyingExperience]

OH MY GOODNESS..WHAT A GAME

[@Cruithneach]

Motty's finest hour and, if this isn't the greatest match I've ever seen, it's certainly in the top one

[@TanaHandbag]

+Cruitheach right up there with his big break at Hereford!

[@kisbie]

And of course Bloke Comes on in 1970s Clothing and Repaints the Penalty Spot During the Match Day.

[@kisbie]

Or that night at Euro 2004 where he came up with the word 'Whahoddleinargie!"

[@kevinstoneham1245]

Cruitheach couldn't agree more. That final goal and Motson's commentary - never get tired of watching it.

[@RagingBallHighWycombe]

John Motson elevates this epic match to God like status! Platini.....Goooooooaaaaalllll!!!!

[@jorgefrbelo254]

RIP Rui Jordão. Um gigante enquanto jogador, pintor e Homem.

[@Chadconfirmed]

Admiro as pessoas que vêem o meu tio como ídolo

[@jorgefrbelo254]

@@Chadconfirmed A sério? Meus parabéns. O meu irmão encontrou por acaso uma fotografia de quando eu era adolescente e eu estava a ler o jornal "O Jogo" com o teu tio na capa. Os meus sentimentos à família. Uma grande perda.

[@Chadconfirmed]

@@jorgefrbelo254 Uma grande perda mesmo.. Obrigado

May He rest in peace..he was one of a kind..🙏🙏🙏

[@cortomaltese536]

I will never forget this match🇫🇷

[@vavavavoom9998]

Such simple but epic commentary for that winner. Three words but straight to the point and the emotion in his voice was amazing

[@anglowarrior3871]

Watched this game as a 9 year old and still one of the best I've ever seen.Fabulous tournament Euro 84, despite the absence of my own country.

[@ZAOUWV]

Great match by two great teams

[@РоРол-г1ь]

При счете 2-1 португальцы могли забить третий,тогда французы наверное бы не отыгрались.А игра классная,в целом все же французы играли несколько лучше.Платини очень хорош,но Шалана просто поразил.Видел этот матч полностью.Что Шалана творил в том матче,просто великолепие какое-то.

[@arvinappaya1]

Wow ! The speed this French midfield breaks from their own half is never to be seen again in football.

[@БирГусейн]

From Baku, Azerbaijan: France forever!

[@karimremini4517]

Merci man

[@deanwalker870]

One of the greatest games ever played, and commentary simply superb

[@chelsblue7370]

I just don't recall France dominating so much in normal time, was interesting to see, I always remembered it was a great game

[@AbdulKuddus-rm4pd]

Motty's (RIP) commentating on this game made it more enjoyable to watch. Also kudos to both goalkeepers who were in fine form that evening. What a game. More of the same this evening please.

[@dilafolay621]

It's so frustrating that this amazing generation of France never won a world cup!

[@hugohenrisson2313]

Yep and were robbed against that famous match against Germany.

[@Agnitlafr]

It's football : Hungary was defeated by Germany in 1954 with their best team ever, the same with the Netherlands 20 years after, Portugal couldn't win any trophy with great players like Figo, Rui Costa, Nuno Gomes, Deco, Couto and Victor Baia and did it with their worst team in 20 years, Belgium tries to win something with their present golden generation...

[@homeopatix2085]

Not the mental strength to go all the way

[@rabeefarkhondeh4377]

The same sad destiny happened to Socrates, Zico, Edder,Falcao(1982 and 1986)

[@youtpfpm6097]

In football, the teams with the most spectacular play often fail before those with the more realistic play. That's football.

[@BelfastYid]

I was 11 at the time, watched it with my Granny and Granda, an amazing shared transcendent experience. The noise, the heat, the exhaustion, the ecstasy and heartbreak.

[@kisbie]

The last tournament where the commentators sounded like they were on the phone. A sad loss to progress. I'm convinced that electronic hiss makes Motty's moment of ecstasy even more special.

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

Agree....and the '78 WC was even better...felt like a WC......now it just all blurs into the next game, Champions League, premiers, etc...all the same

[@superlex611]

+Fabian Patrizio 1982 was a bit better

[@robcallaghan738]

Fabian Patrizio I remember watching this game as a 9 yr old, and it’s still the best game I ever saw, the commentary was brilliant, and as you mentioned, the commentary sounds so much better, half snowy, and the fans are a lot louder , the commentary nowadays, they just talk over games, opinions, I mean 3 of them now waffling on, we just need the commentary to tell us who’s who, like motson and we have a football brain to figure out what’s going on... !! What an epic Semi final , Euro 84!

[@rjjcms1]

kisbie Yes,it does give that feeling of it being that bit more of an exotic,far-away,hard-to-get-to event. The equivalent now might have to be beaming back commentary from a match being played on the moon.

[@richardevans7035]

None of todays commentary will be up to John motson or Barry Davies standards

[@rissaroosdaddy1891]

I was 12 years old when I watched this game live at home... I will never forget it!

[@mjb4983]

One of the greatest of all time and missed by many

[@dennissanchez5171]

You're right, this wasn't televised like a world cup would back then

[@martinsmith1538]

Just one of those games that defied logic. Was there that night. Fortunate to get tickets. What a purely brilliant game. Atmosphere and air horns electric. Not seen like this today.

[@marksims68]

Tigana.........still Tigana...........Platini.........GOAL!!!!!!!!!! apparently John Motson leapt out of his seat when that goal went in. Possibly the most passionate commentary ever.

[@raylooney1788]

+Mark Sims wihtout doubt mark sims...... wow he put something into this game!!

[@jontyarnold8522]

But why never with England? Strange...

[@domingotoro9900]

Jhon Motson is great!!!!!!

[@rjjcms1]

The lad Motty did good!

[@philippecal6787]

Le commentaire français est pareil parce que Tigana fut grandiose sur ce coup là !

[@rrrraaaacccc80]

What a game pls!!! Fantastic. Two great offensive teams and full of technique. It must be one of the best of all times 💯👍

[@jefdarcy]

I was 7 then and I vividly remember being a huge fan of Manuel Bento in the 80's, though I can't have seen him too many times. I think this match might have been the reason.

[@mattwilliams5386]

Remember this so well on the BBC with John Motson's commentary. Fantastic 👍🏾

[@vangk30]

Two words for each: Manuel Bento and Fernando Chalana!!!

[@paulhirst3966]

Remember watching this match as a kid, one of the best games of the eighties. France's World cup semi final with West Germany in 82 was a cracking match too.

[@rabeefarkhondeh4377]

The most beautiful soccer match of the history

[@mrgavanwilmot2010]

i was a mere 14 years of age at time and i remember the non ending drama i was on edge of seat. that french team played some classic games Germany in 82 this game and another favorite of mine Brazil in mexico 1986.

[@73reider]

You dont have to be a fan of French football to get goosebumps When Platini scored the winner, The Theatre and drama of the beautiful game says it all......

[@kevinstoneham1245]

+mcbrando - So true. I am English and always return to this game when I need to remember how great the game can be.

[@73reider]

In saying that I Intensely dislike Platini, I believe he hates the English game and was allways biased against English clubs when he was head of UEFA, I am delighted he is banned!

[@jesusyt1970]

I was 14 when I saw the frogs get away with all the luck in the world(min. 119)!What a game of Bento, Chalana, and that monster of a player called RUI MANUEL TRINDADE JORDÃO! 2016-Revenge it's a sweet that doesn't get you fat!!!

[@JoelLeBras]

@@kevinstoneham1245 Also return to Germany-France 82... The most dramatic ever.

[@jesusyt1970]

@dan lociol Je suis chez moi, PARVALHÃO!!!

[@paulrickett4402]

I remember watching it, one of the greatest games ever.

[@fabianpatrizio2865]

The 80s was the best for Football, full stop :) Nations had identity back then. Brazil played like/ looked like Brazil as did Italy, Germany, France, England, Argentina etc........ 1978 - 1986 WCs were the best and will never be surpassed...

[@superlex611]

it was a golden era of football

[@kiratkirat6652]

the seventies (as the 70 WC) were even better

[@fernandoarias2294]

I agree partially, because I consider England 66, Mexico 70, Germany 74 and Italy 90 also great, great world cups. Globalization eliminated nationalisms, boundaries, differences and World Cups have lost emotion in the 21st century. I prefer living in 2018, but World Cups back then where full of emotions.

[@robertomoore2874]

Agreed 100 percent

[@TheTanzanitepure]

And now kids sees messi and penaldo who are overrated media players are the best in history while football has finished IT'S sweets in 80 and 90

[@TheLovesong1973]

I watch this match when i was only 9 year old. i fell in love with football after this match. from vietnam

[@Ragnesg]

Increíble que estas 2 grandes selecciones solo se hayan enfrentado en 4 ocasiones por EUROCOPA.

[@marcosteixeira3122]

Y con tempos diferentes! Para mi son dos selecciones que hay evoluido en los últimos 20 anos!

[@Thorlongus1175]

Formidable, great commentary for the winning goal 4:40

[@johnnytrilleaud9376]

Javais 11 ans Je m'en souviens Tres bien Et je me souviens Que c'était magique ♡♡♡♡♡

[@achourzidelmal9788]

Johnny Trilleaud j’avais 15 ans c’était incroyable !

[@joseluisgrilo9763]

Franchement magique. J avais 9 ans. Quel époque ! Je coller les étiquettes PANINI c'etait trop bien.

[@domdel1870]

J'avais 14 ans mais je me rappelai plus que les français avaient autant balader les portugais à 1.0 et quel nombres d'occasions ! Putain comment ça jouer ! Un régale de foot ! Courage à vous et à vos proches depuis Montpellier 🔊💕💕💕

[@domdel1870]

@@achourzidelmal9788 c'était le temps où le foot de chaque pays avait son identité ! La mondialisation sauvage à tuer beaucoup de club populaire ! Mais il y encore des clubs même avec de l'argent ont gardé leurs identités en formant des jeunes avec des principes et des valeurs !

[@pauladdae3130]

Classic! Amoros, Bats, Bossis, Bellone, Battiston, Giresse, Fernández, Tigana, Tresor, Rocheteau, Six, Stopyra, Platini and the rest! With the classic Motson commentary 👌🏿

[@robertosalazar6867]

A great French team with one of the great players of all time, Platini.

[@dougpinnick3712]

Merci Roberto :)

[@zidirkran1824]

Roberto Salazar 9 goals 5 player 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 record historique

[@alexward9709]

What a match to have been able to witness if you were alive at the time. And Motson just made it even better!

[@wobblertv8083]

Yeh Motty got the three great games of all time this one, Italy v Brazil 82 and the best ever France v Brazil 86 Mexico !

[@dougpinnick3712]

France RFA Séville 82

[@mutongoria]

I rate West Germany vs France 82, slighty higher the France vs Brazil 86..in my opinion they are both in the top 5 in the classic big games ever.

[@MB-sg9ln]

Now that french midfield was truly something else

[@aleeali497]

I was 9 year old when I watched this game on tv (black and white color) with my dad in Iraq.

[@finishhim2032]

👍

[@wassie30]

I love your comment. I watched it on TV live in England with my dad when I was 8 years old. Fantastic memories.

[@aleeali497]

wassie30 Thank you.. time flys! Unfortunately England couldn’t qualify to this tournament.

[@mohamedalnemer1199]

@@aleeali497 وأيضا ايطاليا بطلة العالم لم تتأهل 🌏 لا تنسى يا ابن الرافدين أعرق حضارة في التاريخ

[@rissaroosdaddy1891]

I was 12 years old and I watched it live in Portugal

[@hamdanjantan399]

i remember well watching this match on tv back then in 1984 as 18 year old. Such A classic and memorable European Cup semi final. Both team were superb. Both keepers, Joel Bat for france and Bento for Portugal were at their best. The france quartet. in Fernandez, tigana, girresse and their captain platini gave an unbelieveable performances. The game ended with France won 3-2, thanks to a last minute goal in the second half extra time, through who else , Michel Platini who became the tournament top scorer.