The French sports community announced today the death of Eric Roy, coach of the French club Stade Brest, at the age of 58, after battling pancreatic cancer.
The news of Eric Roy’s death casts a shadow of sadness over a historic achievement the late coach had accomplished by leading his team to the best season in its professional history, successfully qualifying the club for the Champions League playoff for the first time.
Brendan Chardonet, captain of the Stade Brest team, revealed moving details related to the coach’s illness.
Chardonet pointed out that Eric Roy had previously informed the team leaders about his health condition and challenges with the disease, preferring not to discuss these details officially with the entire team.
This stance reflects the coach’s dedication and commitment to his work until the very last moments.
On the sports front, the departure of coach Eric Roy was a significant loss for the club after he led them to achieve third place in the French league, an unprecedented achievement for the club.
This result not only guaranteed historic qualification for European competitions but also brought the team back to the forefront of major clubs in France and Europe.
Chardonet expressed his deep sorrow, stating the difficulty of finding the right words to thank the coach for all he had done for the team.
The club management and players plan to attend the funeral ceremony of the deceased in the city of Nice, in appreciation of his career full of achievements.
Roy’s leadership of Stade Brest was a turning point in the club’s history, placing the team among Europe’s major clubs and fulfilling long-awaited fan ambitions. The death of Eric Roy marks the end of an artistic career that left an indelible mark on the history of Stade Brest.
