Yahoo Sports reports: Éric Roy, who coached Ligue 1 team Brest last season, has died. “It is difficult to find the words to express all the sadness we feel following the passing of our coach Éric Roy,” the statement said. Roy worked wonders with a small budget to guide the Brittany team into the Champions League following a remarkable third-place finish in Ligue 1 in the 2023-24 season.