Michel Platini leaves the Piskarevskoe Cemetery after a ceremony commemorating the city's liberation during the Second World War. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Michel Platini stands alongside Vitaly Mutko, president of the Russian Football Association, at the Piskarevskoe war memorial. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Officials enjoy a dinner during half-time at the final of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Baltic States Cup. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Michel Platini signs a visitors' book at the Piskarevskoe war memorial. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Leading up to kick-off at the final of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Baltic States Cup. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Michel Platini watches the final of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Baltic States Cup. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Michel Platini at an official dinner. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Michel Platini speaks during an official dinner. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Michel Platini and the visiting delegation leave the Piskarevskoe war memorial. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football s governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Michel Platini and the visiting delegation walk through the Piskarevskoe Cemetery. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

Michel Platini listens to a speaker at the European Council. Michel Platini, the president of UEFA, European football's governing body, paid an official visit to Russia and the European Council in Strasbourg. The former French player oversees an annual budget of over € 820 million.

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