Jacques Ferran

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Jacques Ferran
Ferran in 1968
Born(1920-03-30)30 March 1920
Montpellier, France
Died7 February 2019(2019-02-07) (aged 98)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Journalist
Writer

Jacques Ferran (30 March 1920 – 7 February 2019) was a French sport journalist and author. He was the editor-in-chief at L'Equipe and the director of France Football. He contributed to the creation of the European Cup—which became the UEFA Champions League—and the Ballon d'Or.[1][2]

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  1. ^ "European Cup pioneer Jacques Ferran passes away". UEFA. 8 February 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  2. ^ Miller, Nick (30 October 2023). "Ballon d'Or 2023 explained: Messi favourite, Ronaldo's dashed 'dream' and how it works". The Athletic. Archived from the original on 30 October 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2024.