C A R E E R   H I G H L I G H T S

• Began journalism career in hometown of Montpelier with Tigre and l’Eclaireur
• Joined french sports daily L’Equipe in 1948
• Successful career led him to become editor-in-chief of L’Equipe, and director of France Football until his retirement in July 1985
• Founding member of L’Union syndicale des journalistes de France
• He led causes in the fight against violence as president of l’Association internationale contre la violence dans le sport beginning 1977
• He is known for his breadth of personal relationships and contacts, powerful journalism career, a unique sense and knowledge of sports journalism and a keen observer of world football

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