Chief Inspector Charles Dreyfus narrates a flashback of a FIFA World Cup semi-final match between France national football team and China national football team. French coach Yves Gluant enters the stadium, wearing the Pink Panther diamond ring, which is seen by his team as a symbol of pride and victory. He kisses his girlfriend, pop star Xania, and whispers something to her. After France wins the game in Golden goal, Gluant is killed by a poison dart, with the Pink Panther diamond nowhere to be found.