Happy birthday! Roger Lemerre turns 82 today

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The iconic and legendary coach turns 82 on Sunday, Jun. 18, 2023.
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Former manager of the France national football team Roger Lemerre is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed coaches of his generation.

Popular coach Roger Lemerre has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lemerre, a cultural icon

Born in Bricquebec on June 18, 1941, Roger Lemerre's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Lemerre's not just a great coach, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Roger hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Roger Lemerre as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Roger, you're the best!

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