Bryan Bergougnoux’s children take honorary kick-off at Toulouse v Lyon | OneFootball

Bryan Bergougnoux’s four children took the honorary kick-off at Toulouse v Lyon on Saturday evening, honouring the former midfielder who died on 29 May aged 43.

According to L'Équipe, he came through at Lyon from 2001 to 2005, then played for Toulouse from 2005 to 2009.

The moment in Toulouse carried clear symbolism and deep sadness, and it marked the opening day of the season.

At the same time in Nice, behind closed doors at the Allianz Riviera, a minute's silence was held before the match against Lorient for Eric Roy, who died on 17 June. He had served Nice as a player from 1988 to 1992 and as coach in 2010 to 2011.

In Le Mans, before the game against Brest, the club Roy was coaching, another tribute was paid.

Source: L'Équipe

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