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A star of French football, an outstanding scorer, a star of Reims football.
These are the few simple words used by the Stade de Reims to pay tribute to Just Fontaine.
The former club striker (1956-1962) died on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at the age of 89.
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Born in Marrakech in 1933, Just Fontaine discovered football in Morocco before joining OGC Nice in 1953, then the Stade de Reims.
A short but intense career since the striker will win four titles of champions of France.
He reached his peak with the France team: 30 goals in 21 selections.
Including 13 achievements in the 1958 World Cup alone. A record that still stands 65 years later.
After his playing career, Just Fontaine embarked on a managerial career, notably becoming coach of Paris Saint-Germain for three seasons, shortly after the creation of the capital club (1973-1976).
He will also lead the Moroccan selection (1979-1981) before retiring from football.
The capital club also paid tribute to one of its first coaches.
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It is a monument of French football who has left us, and a sad day for the lovers of Paris Saint-Germain, a club he led to the first division 50 years ago.
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