2023-07-25 12:28:03
It is a name that the youngest probably do not know, but which marked the history of football. From football, at least: that of the 1970s and 1980s. Former England international Trevor Francis died on Monday, he was 69 years old.
It was his family who announced it, in a press release relayed by the English press. “He had a heart attack in his apartment in Spain this morning, they explain. It’s a huge shock for everyone. We are all upset. He was a legendary footballer, but also an extremely nice person.
In a rich 24-year career (1970-1994), Trevor Francis particularly marked the Nottingham Forest club, where he spent only two years but where he was part of the team that won two consecutive Champions Leagues (1979, 1980), even scoring the winning goal in the first final. He made English football history on the pitch and off it as well, becoming the first-ever British footballer to transfer for more than a million pounds. A whole different era.
Nottingham Forest is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of two-time European Cup winner, Trevor Francis.
A true Forest legend who will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/TRHnjr2Mmr
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 24, 2023
“Nottingham Forest is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Trevor Francis, double winner of the European Cup, reacted the English club. A true Forest legend who will never be forgotten. Thanks for everything, Trevor. “During his career, Francis will also have defended the colors of major English clubs such as Birmingham City, Queens Park Rangers or Manchester City, but also foreign clubs (Atalanta, Glasgow Rangers).
Under the jersey of the Three Lions, the English national team, Francis honored 52 selections and scored 12 goals, including two at the 1982 World Cup. “We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Trevor Francis at the age of 69, reacted the English football team on social networks. All our thoughts are with his family, friends and former clubs. »
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