About Jacques Georges
Lived 1916 – 2004 (aged 87). Jacques Georges was a French sports executive.
Jacques Georges (30 May 1916 – 25 February 2004) was the president of the French Football Federation (FFF) from 1968 until 1972 and the 4th president of UEFA (1983–1990).
Biography In April 1989, he caused controversy by describing a minority of Liverpool F.C. supporters as "beasts", wrongly believing that hooliganism was the cause of the Hillsborough disaster which ultimately resulted in the deaths of 97 of the English club's fans. He issued a swift apology for his comments upon discovering that hooliganism did not cause the tragedy.
He died in February 2004 at the age of 88.
Georges was a graduate of HEC Paris.
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Who was Jacques Georges?
UEFA president (1916–2004)
When was Jacques Georges born?
Jacques Georges was born on 30 May 1916 in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle.
When did Jacques Georges die?
Jacques Georges died on 25 February 2004 in Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle.
What was Jacques Georges's occupation?
Jacques Georges was a sports executive.
What nationality was Jacques Georges?
Jacques Georges was French.
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