Eric Roy, the former head coach of Stade Brest who guided the club to a historic Champions League campaign, has passed away at the age of 58. His family confirmed the news in a heartfelt statement.
Private Health Battle
The renowned French manager had been fighting cancer for the past three and a half years. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis he chose to keep private, battling the disease away from the public eye.
Remarkable Achievement
Roy led Brest to an exceptional 2024-2025 Ligue 1 season, finishing third and securing a spot in the Champions League for the first time in the club's history. This achievement earned him the Ligue 1 Manager of the Season award in 2024.
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