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FC Metz former president Carlo Molinari dies at 93
FC Metz has announced the death of former president Carlo Molinari, who passed away on Wednesday, November 4, at the age of 93. A central figure in the history of the French football club, Molinari served as president from 1967 to 1978, and again from 1983 until 2009.
During his tenure, the club achieved significant milestones, including winning the Coupe de France in 1984 and 1988, and the Coupe de la Ligue in 1986 and 1996. One of his most notable achievements was the club's 4-1 victory against Barcelona at the Camp Nou in 1984. He also led the team to a second-place finish in the league in 1998.
Before his career in football administration, Molinari was a three-time French motocross champion between 1952 and 1955. He was also a businessman, serving as the CEO of the automotive equipment distributor Sodima. The club described him as the architect of one of the most significant periods in its history.
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Barcelona · Barcelona · Bernard Serin · Carlo Molinari · FC Metz · France · Sodima · Villerupt
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Carlo Molinari died at the age of 93. www.mental.lu · www.football365.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Molinari was a triple French motocross champion in the 1950s.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Molinari was born in Villerupt in 1933. www.mental.lu · www.football365.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] FC Metz defeated Barcelona 4-1 at Camp Nou in 1984. www.mental.lu · www.football365.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Molinari was a three-time French motocross champion.
- [● 2 SOURCES] FC Metz won the Coupe de France in 1984 and 1988 under Molinari. www.mental.lu · www.football365.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Molinari served as president of FC Metz starting in 1967. www.mental.lu · www.football365.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Molinari's presidency ended in 2009 when he passed the role to Bernard Serin. www.mental.lu · www.football365.fr