Happy birthday! Aimé Jacquet turns 84 today

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The iconic and legendary athlete turns 84 on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025.
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Former manager of the France national football team Aimé Jacquet is celebrating his 84th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Aimé Jacquet has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 84th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Jacquet, a cultural icon

Born in Sail-sous-Couzan on November 27, 1941, Aimé Jacquet's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Jacquet's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Aimé hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Aimé Jacquet as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 84.

Happy Birthday, Aimé, you're the best!

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