When Stade Brestois 29 hosts Paris Saint-Germain on September 13, 2026, the match will carry profound emotional significance. Three months after the passing of former manager Éric Roy, the club has announced it will dedicate the fourth Ligue 1 fixture to his memory.
The Breton outfit expressed its intention to create a fitting tribute to Roy, whose legacy and human values left a lasting mark on the club. « The Stade Brestois 29 wishes this tribute to reflect the magnitude of Éric Roy’s contribution and the deep affection held by his family, friends, club members, and the entire Brest community », the club stated in an official announcement.
Initially, the club had considered paying homage to Roy during earlier home games at Francis-Le Blé stadium. However, preparations for those matches did not allow for the gathering of supporters in the intended atmosphere. Additionally, the Quimper stand had been closed for the Toulouse FC game due to a previous incident involving « widespread use of pyrotechnics ». These factors led the club to postpone the tribute until the high-profile PSG encounter, ensuring the most appropriate setting to honor Roy’s legacy.
