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Over a Thousand Gather in Montpellier to Honor Coach Jean-Louis Gasset

The venue was upgraded to the Pérols exhibition hall after overwhelming interest, reflecting a reputation built on empathy.

Overview

  • A public ceremony was held on December 31 at Hall A2 of the Parc des Expositions in Pérols, drawing more than 1,000 mourners.
  • Following the tributes, the family held a private burial and the coffin was inhumed in Saint-Georges-d'Orques.
  • Notable attendees included OM president Pablo Longoria, reported as the club’s sole representative, along with Laurent Blanc and FFF president Philippe Diallo.
  • Former players and colleagues offered emotional testimonies that portrayed Gasset as a humane mentor whose influence spanned generations.
  • Gasset, who died on December 26 at 72, was Laurent Blanc’s longtime assistant at Bordeaux, PSG and with France, and briefly led Olympique de Marseille in early 2024.