Carlo Molinari, former iconic president of FC Metz, has died

Carlo Molinari, former president of FC Metz, passed away on November 4 at the age of 93. He led the club for over three decades, from 1967 to 2009, and was instrumental in its success, including two French Cups and two League Cups. Under his leadership, the club achieved a memorable victory against FC Barcelona in 1984 and nurtured talents like Patrick Battiston and Robert Pirès. Born in 1933, Molinari was also a motocross champion before dedicating himself to football. The club honors him as a visionary who shaped its identity and left a lasting legacy in French football.