Brest Coach Eric Roy Dies at 58 After Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Eric Roy, head coach of French Ligue 1 club Stade Brestois, died at age 58 on June 17, 2026, after a three-and-a-half-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Roy led Brest to a historic third-place finish in the 2023-24 season, securing their first Champions League qualification. His family announced his passing, prompting tributes from the French football community, including LFP president Vincent Labrune and the club, which praised his legacy of passion and courage.
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Brest Players Pay Tribute to Former Coach Eric Roy
On July 3, 2026, as Stade Brestois began preparations for the 2026-2027 season, the entire squad and staff paid tribute to former coach Eric Roy, who died on June 17 from pancreatic cancer. The team gathered in front of a commemorative plaque affixed to the Francis-Le Blé stadium, laying white flowers and applauding in his memory. Roy, nicknamed 'King,' had led the club to a historic third-place finish in the 2023-2024 season, qualifying Brest for the Champions League. He had been battling pancreatic cancer for several years. The club shared a video of the tribute on social media.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuCharity t-shirt launched in memory of deceased Brest coach Eric Roy
The article reports that the Ultras Brestois 1990 supporter group of French football club Stade Brestois has created a 'King Eric' t-shirt in memory of their coach Eric Roy, who died on June 17 at age 58 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts (priced at 10 euros each, available until July 12) will be donated to the association 'Mon cartable connecté,' for which Roy served as patron and his wife Loëtitia is sponsor. Roy's funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, at 2 p.m. at the Sainte-Réparate Cathedral in Nice, his hometown where he died after a three-and-a-half-year fight with the disease. Roy had been coaching Brest since January 2023.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuBrest Head Coach Eric Roy Dies of Pancreatic Cancer; Memorial Events Announced
Ligue 1 club Brest announced the death of head coach Eric Roy from pancreatic cancer on June 18, 2024. The club expressed deep sorrow, praising Roy for his immense contributions and for leading the team to historic achievements. He is survived by his wife and two children. Brest 29, in coordination with the fan community, will hold a memorial gathering on Thursday at Stade Francis-Le Blé. The event begins at 6:00 PM with a memorial book for tributes, available at City Hall on Friday and Saturday. A solemn ceremony at the Foucauld Stand entrance at 7:00 PM will be attended by the club president, management, staff, the Mayor of Brest, and fans.
虎扑 - 足球Brest Manager Eric Roy Dies at 58 After Battle with Pancreatic Cancer
Eric Roy, the manager of French Ligue 1 club Brest and former Sunderland midfielder, has died at the age of 58 after a three-and-a-half-year fight with pancreatic cancer. Roy, who also played for and managed Nice, joined Brest in January 2023 and led the club to their first-ever Champions League qualification for the 2024-25 season. He previously served as sporting director at Watford in 2019. Brest announced his death, and his family released a statement describing him as deeply kind, tender, upright, and honest. Roy scored one goal in 27 appearances for Sunderland during the 1999-2000 season.
BBC SportBrest Captain Brendan Chardonnet Pays Tribute to Deceased Coach Eric Roy
Following the death of Stade Brestois coach Eric Roy from pancreatic cancer at age 58, team captain Brendan Chardonnet gave an emotional tribute on RMC's Rothen s'enflamme. Chardonnet, visibly moved, thanked Roy for everything he did for the team and revealed that Roy had privately informed senior players of his illness months ago but never officially told the group. Chardonnet highlighted that under Roy's leadership, Brest achieved its greatest season in history, finishing third in Ligue 1 and qualifying for the Champions League playoffs. The captain learned of Roy's death at the end of the day and immediately messaged the player group. He announced he would travel to Nice for the funeral and expressed confidence that Brest supporters would give Roy a fitting final tribute.
Home Football - actualitésDidier Deschamps Pays Tribute to Eric Roy After His Death
Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national football team, expressed deep emotion following the death of Eric Roy, former Stade Brestois coach. In a statement from Boston, Deschamps praised Roy as a highly competent technician and endearing personality, highlighting his success in qualifying Brest for the Champions League. Deschamps recalled awarding Roy the Ligue 1 Best Coach trophy two years ago and commended his determined battle against cancer. Deschamps' assistant Guy Stephan also paid tribute, remembering Roy as a great professional from their time together at Olympique Lyonnais. The article underscores the loss felt by French football and the personal connections between the figures.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuFrench Football Mourns Eric Roy: Tributes from Didier Deschamps and Guy Stéphan
Eric Roy, the former Stade Brestois coach, has died at age 58 from pancreatic cancer, as announced by his family. The news has prompted an outpouring of tributes from the French football community. France national team coach Didier Deschamps expressed deep sorrow, calling Roy a 'highly competent technician' and 'very endearing personality,' and recalling awarding him the UNFP best Ligue 1 coach prize two years ago. Deschamps highlighted Roy's professionalism and his fight against the disease with determination. Guy Stéphan, Deschamps' assistant and former coach of Roy at Olympique Lyonnais, also paid tribute, remembering Roy as a 'great professional' and noting the void his death leaves at Stade Brestois, where Roy led the team to Champions League qualification. Both extended condolences to Roy's family.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertBrest: Chardonnet's Poignant Testimony After Eric Roy's Death
The article reports on the death of Stade Brestois coach Eric Roy at age 58 from pancreatic cancer, which he had kept private from most of his squad. Captain Brendan Chardonnet gave a poignant testimony on RMC, describing the shock and difficulty of speaking about the loss. Chardonnet revealed that the team had noticed Roy's deteriorating health over the last two months, but Roy never officially discussed his illness with the group, only confiding in the team leaders in late March/early April. The article highlights the emotional impact on the Ligue 1 community and includes links to related coverage.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertStade Brestois Mourns the Death of Coach Eric Roy at 58
Eric Roy, former coach of Stade Brestois, has died at the age of 58 from pancreatic cancer, as announced by his family. The French football community has been paying tribute to the respected manager. Stade Brestois, the club he coached for three and a half years, released an emotional statement expressing deep sadness and gratitude. The club described Roy as an inspiring person who wrote the most beautiful pages in the club's history, leading them to a historic level. The statement, published on June 17, 2026, conveyed condolences to his wife, two children, and loved ones, vowing that Roy will remain forever in the club's heart and history.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertVincent Labrune reacts to the death of Stade Brestois coach Eric Roy
On June 17, 2026, French football mourned the death of Eric Roy, head coach of Stade Brestois, at age 58 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Vincent Labrune, president of the Professional Football League (LFP), issued a statement expressing immense sadness, calling Roy one of the most respected and authentic figures in French football. Labrune highlighted Roy's career as an emblematic player and respected technician, noting his historic achievement of leading Brest to Champions League qualification. The article, published by Foot Mercato, includes condolences to Roy's family and the Stade Brestois community.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertÉric Roy, Brest Coach and Former Rayo Vallecano Player, Dies at 58
French football is in mourning following the death of Éric Roy, the current coach of Brest, at the age of 58. His family announced that he passed away from pancreatic cancer, a disease he had been fighting for three and a half years. Roy, who also played for Rayo Vallecano during the 2001-2002 season, continued to work and live with strength throughout his illness, driven by his passion for football and family. According to French media, Brest was aware of his condition when he accepted the coaching position. The news was confirmed via a heartfelt Instagram post from his family, highlighting his resilience and dedication.
FútbolBrest Head Coach Eric Roy Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at Age 58
Eric Roy, head coach of Ligue 1 club Brest, has died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 58. The French coach, born in September 1967, had a playing career as a midfielder for clubs including Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Sunderland, and Rayo Vallecano. He later managed Nice from 2010 to 2011. On January 3, 2023, Roy became Brest's head coach and led the team to a historic third-place finish in the 2023-24 Ligue 1 season, securing their first-ever qualification for European competition and a spot in the UEFA Champions League. His family released a statement describing his three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, his passion for football, and his deep bond with players and fans. They thanked Brest supporters for their love and support, noting that Roy's legacy is one of passion, loyalty, courage, and respect for the game.
虎扑 - 足球Brest Coach Eric Roy Dies at Age 58
Eric Roy, the head coach of French Ligue 1 club Stade Brestois, has died at the age of 58. The news was reported by Foot Mercato on June 17, 2026, citing a post on Roy's Instagram account. Roy was the manager of the Brittany-based team. The article provides few details on the cause of death, stating only that more information will follow. The report includes a photo of Roy on the Brest bench and links to related content about Ligue 1 and the club. The story was updated shortly after its initial publication, indicating ongoing developments. Roy's passing is a significant loss for the French football community, particularly for Stade Brestois, where he served as head coach.
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