About Jacques Glassmann
Born 1962. Jacques Glassmann is a French association football player and whistleblower.
Jacques Glassmann (born 22 July 1962) is a French former footballer who played as a defender.
He is famous for having revealed the bribery scandal involving Olympique de Marseille and his team US Valenciennes. He and teammates Jorge Burruchaga and Christophe Robert in order to let Marseille win and, more importantly, not to injure any Marseille player ahead of the 1993 UEFA Champions League Final.
He was eventually awarded the FIFA Fair Play Award in 1995 for having revealed this bribery scandal.
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Who is Jacques Glassmann?
French footballer
When was Jacques Glassmann born?
Jacques Glassmann was born on 22 July 1962 in Mulhouse.
What is Jacques Glassmann's occupation?
Jacques Glassmann is an association football player and whistleblower.
What nationality is Jacques Glassmann?
Jacques Glassmann is French.
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