Former French Football Federation president Claude Simone died overnight, according to a statement by the FFF on social media.
Former FFF president Claude Simone has died
Claude Simonet was 92 years old and was president of the FFF between 1994 and 2005. His name will remain associated with the first world championship title won by the French national team in 1998, writes News.ro.
Over time, Simone was the first treasurer of the Loire-Atlantique district (1970-1974), deputy vice-president and responsible for finances of Nantes FC (1972-1984),
In the Federation, he was a member of the Youth Commission (1976-1978) and the Finance Commission (1976-1984).
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The French Football Federation sends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones. https://t.co/owSMDzrMJl— FFF (@FFF) March 15, 2023
Source: Hot News
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