Sochaux to honour Noa Thévenot El Kaim Billah during Coupe de France tie with Lens | OneFootball

FC Sochaux-Montbéliard are in mourning after the death of 14-year-old Noa Thévenot El Kaim Billah in the Crans-Montana fire that left 40 dead. They face Lens in the Coupe de France round of 32 on Saturday at 21:00.

The club said in a statement that the tragedy has deeply shaken everyone, and it offered its sincerest thoughts and support to Noa’s family, his loved ones and all those affected. It added that a tribute will take place during the tie.

Noa was the son of supervisory board member Xavier Thévenot. He had played in the youth set-up at Racing Besançon.

Sochaux announced the news on Monday. He was among the victims of the blaze in the Swiss resort during the night of 31 December to one January.

In such circumstances, Sochaux’s players may not feel like football.

Source: L'Équipe