French soccer legend Just Fontaine, who still holds the record for most goals scored by a player at a single World Cup, has died aged 89, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced. The former ...

Just Fontaine, a legendary football player who scored a record 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup passed away at the age of 89. Fontaine's former club Reims announced his death on Wednesday.

The passing of Just Fontaine saddens me, as it will all of those that love football and our national team. Justo is, and will always be, a legend of the French team.' Deschamps added: 'Player then ...

However, his playing ... Football Federation said tributes will take place across the nation with a "minute of homage" at games. Interim president, Philippe Diallo, said: "The death of Just ...

However, rather bizarrely, he lasted just two games as ... There is no doubt that French football has lost an absolute giant on and off the pitch, and Fontaine was a player that had his career ...

They hailed him a "star of French football, an outstanding striker, a legendary Reims player," while Paris St-Germain, where he was a director, added: "A thought for Just Fontaine. An icon of ...

France football legend Just Fontaine has died at the age of 89 ... “A star of French football, an outstanding striker, a legendary Reims player… To his family… Stade de Reims send their ...

In 1960, injuries forced me to retire from international football. It was a heartbreak." Just Fontaine ... awarded to the best player of the tournament. Back at Reims, Fontaine postponed his ...