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Troyes sack sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard amid allegations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Troyes sack sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard amid allegations

Summary

Ligue 1 club Troyes dismissed sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard effective immediately on October 16, 2026, amid ongoing allegations of sexist behavior. The decision follows a report that the public prosecutor's office in Troyes has opened a judicial investigation into Blanchard, which reportedly began after complaints from female employees. Troyes aims to maintain continuity in its sporting project while seeking a new director. Blanchard was present during a 2-0 defeat against Marseille shortly before his dismissal.

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By the Numbers

•ES Troyes Aube Champagne sacked Jocelyn Blanchard on October 16, 2026.
•Allegations of sexist behavior triggered a judicial investigation into Blanchard.
•Blanchard had been with Troyes since this summer, previously at Dunkerque.
•The club is working to find a new sporting director amid the internal investigation.
•Troyes lost 2-0 to Marseille shortly before Blanchard was let go.

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7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Troyes sack sporting director Blanchard amid sexism claims

What they're saying

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Promoted French Ligue 1 club Troyes announced on Friday that it has sacked sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard "with immediate effect" amid an investigation into allegations of sexist behaviour. "Esperance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne and sporting director Jocelyn Blanchard have ended their partnership, effective immediately," the club said in a statement.
— Yahoo Sports

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