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Carlo Molinari, longtime FC Metz president, dies at 93
FC Metz announced that Carlo Molinari has died at 93.
The club is based in Lorraine, eastern France, where Molinari was born and remained closely connected to the region.
He first became president in 1967, returned to the role in 1983 and stepped down in 2009.
Under his leadership, Metz won the French Cup twice, in 1984 and 1988, and the League Cup in 1986 and 1996.
The club also finished second in the French league in 1997-98, level on points with champions Lens but behind on goal difference.
Molinari helped develop the club’s facilities and remained close to its players, staff and supporters after leaving the presidency.
His successor, Bernard Serin, described him as one of the club’s great builders; no further next steps were stated.
FC Metz announced on November 4, 2026, that former president Carlo Molinari had died at the age of 93.
Molinari led the club from 1967 to 1978 and again from 1983 to 2009.
During his second presidency, Metz won the French Cup in 1984 and 1988 and the League Cup in 1986 and 1996.
The club finished second in the French league in the 1997-98 season.
After handing over the presidency to Bernard Serin in 2009, Molinari remained close to the club and became its honorary president.
- Who
- Carlo Molinari, longtime FC Metz president.
- What
- He died at the age of 93.
- When
- FC Metz announced his death on November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Carlo Molinari was born in Villerupt.
At age 34, Molinari became president of FC Metz.
Molinari's first term as president ended.
Molinari returned to the presidency.
Molinari handed the presidency to Bernard Serin.
FC Metz announced that Molinari had died at age 93.
- Age at death
- 93
- Born
- February 28, 1933, in Villerupt
- First presidency
- 1967–1978
- Second presidency
- 1983–2009
- French Cups
- 1984 and 1988
- League Cups
- 1986 and 1996
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What people are saying
A major figure in the club's history is leaving us, a man whose name will remain inseparable from FC Metz's identity and journey.
Today, FC Metz loses one of its greatest builders.
Carlo was a wholehearted, passionate man, faithful to his convictions and deeply attached to his territory, his roots and those who bring FC Metz to life every day.