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

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

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

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.

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 !!

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.

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

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.

Chalana the most underrated player in history

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

One of the best matches at the Euros, ever

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"...

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.

What a game. What a commentary. RIP Motty.

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

THIS IS THE GREATEST GAME I EVER SEEN⚽

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

RIP Jordão 18-10-2019

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.

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.

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!

The mother of matches, the father of commentaries!

"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.

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

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

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

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

R.I.P Michel Hidalgo

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

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.

OH MY GOODNESS..WHAT A GAME

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great match by two great teams

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.

I will never forget this match🇫🇷

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

What a fantastic match. Still remember till this day.

Portugal.....gran equipo con Jordao Diamantino el arquero Bento.Tuvo su Revancha en la Euro 2016 cuando gano la final ante la misma Francia en ....Paris

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

One of the greatest of all time and missed by many

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

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......

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Как играют обе команды! Какие составы! Фантастика!

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

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 !

From Baku, Azerbaijan: France forever!

The most beautiful soccer match of the history

The greatest match I've seen apart from Brazil V Italy 1982. The great Michel Platini almost won this tournament on his own for France with 9 goals. They had not one good striker that year so he was obliged not only to organise play in midfield but to get himself further enough upfield to score. A superior player to Maradona I'm afraid, to all you out there wearing blue and white striped blinkers. Michel could do the lot - left foot, right football, penalties, headers, direct free kicks, thread balls through and score from open play. I've never seen Meadowlark Lemon from Beunos Aires score a penalty, header or a free kick. Is he still going to Narcotics Anonymous?

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

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

What a beautiful match 👍👍

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.

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

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

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.

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

what a great match!!! Remenber this on tv in those summer France had the strongest midfield in the world, it was the year of "Roi" Michel who in that year won the Italian national title with Juventus, Cup of the Cups and European Super Cup including the European championship which earned him the second Ball of consecutive gold of the 3 won in his career

R.I.P Rui Jordao 1952 - 2019

Те, кто смотрел эту великолепную игру в прямом эфире 23.06.84, никогда не смогут забыть ее .

Amazing game.. 1984

Excellent les commentateurs Goal !!!!!!!!!

The commentary was so exciting by John Motson. When Platini got the winner, the explosion in Motsons voice was like he'd just witnessed the greatest thing that has ever happened in the history of the world.

02:44 I LOVE it when Motty shouts "Didier Six".