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Claude Simonet: President of the French Football Federation from 1994 to 2005.
Born in Mortagne-au-Perche (died at age 92).
3 awards including Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms.
AWARDS (3)
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Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms
WON
B
Knight of the National Order of Merit
WON
B
Officer of the Legion of Honour
WON
Biography
The French Football Federation is the governing body of football in France. It was formed in 1919 and is based in the capital, Paris. The FFF is a founding member of FIFA and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of football in France, both professional and amateur. The French Football Federation is a founding member of UEFA and joined FIFA in 1907 after replacing the USFSA, who were founding members.
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