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Former French football player, coach and pundit Rolland Courbis dies aged 72

Rolland Courbis, a former French football player, coach, and media commentator, has passed away at the age of 72. The announcement was made by RMC radio, his employer, without disclosing the cause of death.

SBy Sarah DawsonJan 13, 20261 min read

Rolland Courbis, a former French football player, coach, and media commentator, has passed away at the age of 72. The announcement was made by RMC radio, his employer, without disclosing the cause of death.

Born in Marseille, Courbis began his professional football career as a defender with the club's academy. He was part of the team that secured the French league and cup double in 1972. He later returned to the club as a coach in the late 1990s. During his playing career, he also achieved two French league titles and a French Cup victory with Monaco.

Courbis' coaching career included tenures at Bordeaux, Lens, Montpellier, and USM Alger. Notably, he coached French star Zinedine Zidane at Bordeaux, reportedly coining the enduring nickname, "Zizou."

One of the standout moments of Courbis' coaching career was orchestrating a remarkable comeback for Marseille, turning a 4-0 deficit against Montpellier into a 5-4 victory in 1998.

Rolland Courbis, a former French football player, coach, and media commentator, has passed away at the age of 72.
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After retiring from coaching in 2002, Courbis transitioned to a media career, becoming a well-known radio commentator noted for his candid style. According to RMC, his passion for football was evident in his distinctive Marseille accent and direct communication with listeners.

Courbis' multifaceted life included a love for casino gambling and a brief relationship with an Italian countess. He survived a serious gunshot wound in 1996 during an incident where a club president was killed. He also faced legal challenges and served a prison sentence.

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France coach Didier Deschamps remarked that Courbis' death signifies the loss of "a fine connoisseur of football and its inner workings," acknowledging his passion for the game and his influential presence in sports media.

Based on reporting by Africanews.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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