Today I Learned: Michel Platini came out of retirement in November 1988 to play a one-off international match...for Kuwait at the request of its Emir.
Another one for the pub quizzes.
Another one for the pub quizzes.
Today I Learned: Johan Cruyff played two matches for Paris Saint-Germain in 1975 because he was a fan of fashion designer, Daniel Hechter, who was the President of the club.
Suave.
Suave.
Today I Learned: The Office [US] and the Mindy Project actor, Mindy Kaling, is part of the consortium that owns Swansea City. She owns 1%.
TIL: Arsène Wenger has a book on football management just for the Japanese market, titled Shōsha no Esupuri [The Spirit of Conquest] where he shares his philosophies and thoughts on Japanese football.
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