“He was my friend”: Christophe Dugarry breaks down on the air after the announcement of the death of Eric Roy

This Wednesday, June 17, those close to the Stade Brestois coach made his death official following pancreatic cancer, against which he fought courageously for three and a half years. Former midfielder for Nice, Lyon and Marseille, Eric Roy had just achieved a resounding feat by qualifying Brest for the Champions League. His disappearance casts an immense chill on sports news, while the world has its eyes fixed on the 2026 World Cup. Invited to debate about the World Cup, which is in full swing on the American continent, Christophe Dugarry instantly forgot the game’s tactics. the announcement of death of his friend.

“I’m going to miss him.” : Christophe Dugarry in tears at the announcement of the death of Eric Roy

“It’s sad because he was my boyfriend… It hurt me a lot”first blurted out the former world champion, voice completely cut off by emotion. The two men had shared the same jersey under the colors of Olympique de Marseille at the end of the 1990s. They were remained extremely close and accomplices over the decades.

Upset by this news, the former Blues striker immediately addressed his thoughts to the deceased’s entourage. “I knew him for a very long timehis family… Obviously, I think a lot about his wife”he continued through his sobs. The columnist especially wanted to highlight to strength of character simply exceptional from the coach in the face of illness.

“He had a lot of courage“: Christophe Dugarry pays tribute to Eric Roy, a man admired by all

“He had a lot of courage to continue working while he was going through this, it pains me a lot. I will miss him“finally concluded Christophe Dugarry before having to give up the antenna. This ability to hide your sufferingto take his team to the heights, today arouses general admiration throughout the country. Le communiqué partagé by his family also recalled his deep benevolence, his accuracy and his ability to push others to become the best version of themselves.

The tributes of the football community are multiplying on social networks on the sidelines of international matches. Media figures like Marie Portolano and Carine Galli saluted the memory ofa righteous mancaring and deeply honest. The memory of this coach This exemplary model will now accompany supporters throughout this summer, although dedicated to the competition.