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Marseille Gathers Today for Rolland Courbis’s Farewell at Église des Réformés

A vast public homage underscores the coach’s enduring stature in his hometown despite a complicated legacy.

Mardi, à Caen, les supporters olympiens avaient rendu hommage à "Coach Courbis". Ils seront présents lors de ses obsèques ce samedi.
La mémoire de Rolland Courbis va être célébrée ce samedi à Marseille.

Overview

  • The Marseille service is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Église des Réformés following a first ceremony held Wednesday in Paris.
  • Supporters are invited to meet at 2:45 p.m. at the cours Belsunce–La Canebière junction to accompany the coffin along the avenue.
  • A large turnout is expected with public figures joining residents to pay respects to the Marseille-born former player, coach and media voice.
  • Former OM players including Éric Di Meco and Pascal Olmeta are expected, as are longtime associates such as Robert Nazaretian and ex-Toulon player Luigi Alfano, with former OM security chief Guy Cazadamont canceling a Morocco trip to attend.
  • Courbis’s death, announced Monday at age 72, prompted widespread tributes that supporters’ groups say reflect his generosity and deep ties to the city.