This Monday took place the funeral of Just Fontaine, who died on March 1. On this occasion, several French football personalities came to pay their last respects to the legend of the France team.
This Monday took place, in Toulouse, the funeral of Just Fontaine, who died on March 1. On this occasion, many people from the French football landscape came to pay their last respects to him in the company of more than a thousand people.
In the procession, French football was represented by Guy Roux, Frédéric Thiriez, the former president of the LFP or even Jean Pierre Caillot, the president of the Stade de Reims, the former internationals Alain Giresse, Bernard Lacombe and Didier Six. The current interim president of the FFF was also present when entering the Saint-Etienne cathedral in Toulouse. He also spoke at the funeral to pay tribute to one of the legends of French football: “I’ve never seen him play, but isn’t that the sign of great players, whose name and history are part of the heritage of world football. French football pays tribute to this immense footballer.»
Guy Roux and Frédéric Thiriez next to the coffin of Just Fontaine. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP
Philippe Diallo. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP
At the stroke of 4 p.m., the coffin was taken out of the cathedral to the applause of the crowd who had gathered to say goodbye to one of the icons of French football who remained famous for his record of 13 goals in a World Cup , who died Wednesday at age 89. “Abroad as on all fields of France, amateurs and professionals, football pays tribute to himsaid Philippe Diallo, acting president of the French Football Federation (FFF), before the religious ceremony at Saint-Etienne Cathedral. “With this unequaled record and which will remain so for a long time, he added, he has crossed the ages and marked generations of players.».
Alongside the president of the Toulouse Football Club (TFC) Damien Comolli, the president of the Stade de Reims, Jean-Pierre Caillot, recalled the three championships won in Champagne. “If we are here to build and develop this club for the future, we do not forget that we have the extraordinary chance to have a history that many envy us, shaped by exceptional men and players like Raymond Kopa and Just Fountain».
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