Carlo Molinari, former FC Metz president, dies at 93

Carlo Molinari, who notably led FC Metz during the club's golden era in the 1980s, has died at the age of 93. The club announced his death on Wednesday, according to Foot Mercato, Onze Mondial and several other media outlets.

A leader who stayed in post for 34 years

Carlo Molinari served as president of the Moselle club from 1967 to 2009, a total of 34 years, reports Foot Mercato. This longevity is praised by the entire press. L'Équipe describes him as a "historic former president for 34 years," while RMC Sport calls him a "historic president of the club." Le Figaro also presents him as "emblematic."

Le Parisien pays tribute to him by describing him as an "exceptional, endearing president, in love with football," according to the title of its article. So Foot nicknames him "Don Carlo" and calls him "grenat granite."

The golden era of the Grenats

Foot National recalls that Carlo Molinari was in charge "during the golden era experienced by the Moselle club in the 1980s." The media outlet stresses that French football is in mourning after this loss. Franceinfo specifies, like L'Équipe, that he remained president for 34 years.

Onze Mondial indicates that FC Metz announced the death of Carlo Molinari this Wednesday. The circumstances of his death are not detailed in the sources.