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Jacques Georges
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Jacques Georges in February 1987
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| 4th President of UEFA | |
| In office 26 June 1984 – 19 April 1990 Acting: 12 August 1983 – 26 June 1984 |
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| Preceded by | Artemio Franchi |
| Succeeded by | Lennart Johansson |
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| Born | 30 May 1916 Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle, France |
| Died | 25 February 2004 (aged 87) Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle, France |
Jacques Georges (born May 30, 1916 – died February 25, 2004) was an important leader in European football. He served as the president of the French Football Federation (FFF). Later, he became the 4th president of UEFA. UEFA is the main organization for football in Europe.
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Who Was Jacques Georges?
His Early Life and Career
Jacques Georges was born in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle, France. He was born on May 30, 1916. He lived a long life, passing away in February 2004 at the age of 88.
He was a very important person in the world of football. He helped guide the sport in France and across Europe.
Leading French Football
From 1968 to 1972, Jacques Georges was the president of the French Football Federation (FFF). This organization manages all football activities in France. His role was to oversee the sport's development in his home country.
Becoming UEFA President
Jacques Georges then took on an even bigger role. He became the president of UEFA. UEFA is the Union of European Football Associations. It is the governing body for football in Europe. He served as president from 1983 to 1990. In this role, he helped make important decisions for European football.
A Difficult Moment
In April 1989, a very sad event happened. This was the Hillsborough disaster at a football match in England. Many fans of Liverpool F.C. tragically lost their lives.
At first, Jacques Georges made some comments about the event. He mistakenly thought that fan misbehavior was the cause. However, he quickly learned that this was not true. The tragedy was caused by other factors, not by fans. He immediately apologized for his comments. He was very sorry for the misunderstanding.
See also
In Spanish: Jacques Georges para niños
