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Brest and PSG pay tribute to Éric Roy before match

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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Brest and PSG pay tribute to Éric Roy before match

Summary

Stade Brestois faced Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Francis-Le Blé on September 14. Before kickoff, both teams honored late Brest coach Éric Roy, who passed away in June at 58 after battling cancer. Roy's legacy resonated through the match, with a pre-game speech from his daughter highlighting community support. Brest displayed determination despite falling 1-0 after a goal by Ferran Torres for PSG early in the match. The defeat marked PSG’s first win of the Ligue 1 season, as they look to build momentum in upcoming games.

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By the Numbers

•Tributes were made to Éric Roy before the match.
•PSG won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Ferran Torres.
•Brest's Hugo Magnetti expressed a desire to honor Roy's memory.
•This was PSG's first victory of the Ligue 1 season.
•Brest's Julien Lachuer has taken over as head coach.

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There wasn’t a dry eye in the stands at the Stade Francis-Le Blé before kickoff on Sunday evening as Stade Brestois and Paris Saint-Germain came together to pay tribute to the memory of the late É...
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