About Pierre Geoffroy
Lived 1939 – 1994 (aged 55). Pierre Geoffroy was a French journalist and association football coach.
Pierre Geoffroy (September 5, 1939 – October 14, 1994) was a French sports journalist and coach.
Biography
Pierre Geoffroy was a sports journalist for L'Union, who placed an advertisement in July 1968, looking for female football players to organize a football match as part of the newspaper fair. This section led to formation of Stade de Reims Féminines. He was the first France women's national football team coach in the first FIFA sanctioned women's international against the Netherlands on April 17, 1971. He coached France at the 1971 Women's World Cup.
Personal life
Geoffroy was married to French footballer Maryse Lesieur.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pierre Geoffroy?
French journalist (1939-1994)
When was Pierre Geoffroy born?
Pierre Geoffroy was born on 5 September 1939 in Reims.
When did Pierre Geoffroy die?
Pierre Geoffroy died on 14 October 1994 in Reims.
What was Pierre Geoffroy's occupation?
Pierre Geoffroy was a journalist and association football coach.
What nationality was Pierre Geoffroy?
Pierre Geoffroy was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Geoffroy. https://biography.guide/pierre-geoffroy/
MLA: "Pierre Geoffroy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pierre-geoffroy/.
Chicago: "Pierre Geoffroy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pierre-geoffroy/.
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