He will have spent barely a decade on the football pitch, but Just Fontaine is in the pantheon of French football.
Died on Tuesday at the age of 89, the former striker, who wore the colors of Reims and Nice, especially thrilled an entire country with the blue jersey.
The images of his rides at the 1958 World Cup are not lacking: with 13 goals, a World Cup record that still stands, Fontaine was the darling of photographers.
The legacy of the former coach (PSG, Toulouse, etc.) can also be measured through the UNFP, of which he is one of the founders.
Immerse yourself in the life of Just Fontaine through ten symbolic photos.
Just Fontaine, the story of a legend of French football
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