Henri Michel dead: French football legend who led country to semi finals of 1986 World Cup passes away aged 70
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Former France midfielder Henri Michel has died at the age of 70, the French Footballers' Union (UNFP) has confirmed.
As a player, Michel led Nantes to three Ligue 1 titles and won 58 caps for his country before beginning a long and varied managerial career.
Under Michel's guidance, France won the Olympic title in 1984 in Los Angeles, and reached the World Cup semi-finals two years later.
Michel went on to coach at a number of clubs and nations in Africa, including leading the Ivory Coast in their 2006 World Cup campaign.
The UNFP tweeted: "Henri Michel, a colossus of French Football, left us this morning in his 70th year. UNFP sends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones."
(Image: AFP)
(Image: AFP)
After his death Nantes wrote: "A legend. The legend. FC Nantes has just learned with immense sadness the disappearance of its ex-captain Henri Michel."
Ex-PSG and Hull defender Bernard Mendy commented: "All my condolences to the family and friends of Henri Michel. #BigHeart."