Former HAC striker (1952-1954), Michel Hidalgo, who died on Thursday, continued to cultivate friendships in Le Havre. He returned there in February 1998, a few months before the football World Cup that France was going to win. He was happy to see two of his former HAC teammates on this occasion: Jean Saunier and Marceau Stricanne. The first, he said to the local press, “ was a great goal scorer “ and the second “ an extraordinary train “
Also happy to be greeted at a reception at the town hall. It is February 24. Members of the HAC steering committee and the Club des Leaders are there. In their presence, Michel Hidalgo is awarded the City medal and he signs the Guest Book, where he wrote these words accompanied by a small drawing: “ Le Havre will always be on the heart calendar. Go Le Havre Go HAC ”
The former coach of the French football team also met journalists on that day. It’s first about the evolution of football since the 1950’s. Then, of course, we come to this approaching World Cup. “ It’s very simple, the French team is favorite. She has physical potential with talented individuals “, he replies. And he adds this: “ The Brazilians are not very well organized and their defense does not give all the guarantees. “ Premonitory remarks …
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