Stade Rennais is in mourning. While celebrating on networks the first anniversary of its victory in the Coupe de France against PSG, the Breton club announced on Tuesday the disappearance of its former captain Louis Cardiet. True legend of the club, with whom he won two French Cups in 1965 and 1971, the former international died at the age of 77.
Sad day for the family of Stade Rennais FC
Double winner of the @coupedefrance in 1965 and in 1971, Louis Cardiet, legend of the club, passed away at the age of 77 years.
Rest in peace Louis. ❤🖤
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He had known the first of his six selections for the French team in 1965 against Argentina and the last in 1967 against the USSR, according to the site of the French Football Federation (FFF).
328 games in the jersey of red and black
"Double winner of the competition in 1965 and in 1971 when he wore the captain's armband during the second success, the Finistère defender is also the only player from Rennes to have won the Coupe de France finals twice," said the Stade. Rennes in a press release, without specifying the causes of his death.
Born in Quimperlé (Finistère), Louis Cardiet has played 328 games in the red and black jersey, making him the fourth player to have played the most games for Stade Rennes. He also played at Paris SG from 1973 to 1976.
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