Jean-Pierre Escalettes, former president of the French Football Federation, died on Tuesday, April 14, at the age of 90, the FFF announced. Philippe Diallo paid tribute to the memory of a leader "deeply human", long committed to the service of French football.
A lifetime dedicated to football
Born on May 29, 1935 in Béziers, Jean-Pierre Escalettes dedicated more than 50 years to football. An English teacher in his civilian life, he began as a player, coach and manager at CA Ribérac, before climbing all the ranks of French football.
President of the Dordogne District from 1972 to 1984, then of the Aquitaine League between 1984 and 1995, he subsequently held several national positions, notably general secretary of the FFF, vice-president of the Federation, then president of the Federal Amateur Football League before becoming president of the FFF in February 2005. Re-elected in 2008, he left his position in 2010.
A term marked by significant moments
Under his presidency, the French team reached the final of the 2006 World Cup. His term was also marked by the awarding of Euro 2016 to France, the creation of the National Volunteer Day in 1998 and that of the Football Foundation in 2008.
The FFF pays tribute to his memory
In its tribute, the Federation addressed "His most sincere and warmest thoughts" To his family, loved ones and the entire football family. Knight of the Legion of Honour, Jean-Pierre Escalettes leaves behind the image of a leader dedicated to amateur football, to passing on knowledge and to teamwork.
