About Thierry Roland
Lived 1937 – 2012 (aged 74). Thierry Roland was a French sports journalist, journalist and sports commentator.
Thierry José Roland (; 4 August 1937 – 16 June 2012) was a French sports commentator who was France's leading football commentator for 59 years. He began his career as a radio journalist for the ORTF when he was just 16 years old. He was nicknamed La voix du football ("The voice of football").
Roland was born in Boulogne-Billancourt, a suburban city just southwest of Paris. He died in the 15th arrondissement of Paris of a cerebrovascular event at age 74.
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Who was Thierry Roland?
French sports journalist (1937–2012)
When was Thierry Roland born?
Thierry Roland was born on 4 August 1937 in Boulogne-Billancourt.
When did Thierry Roland die?
Thierry Roland died on 16 June 2012 in 15th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Thierry Roland's occupation?
Thierry Roland was a sports journalist, journalist and sports commentator.
What nationality was Thierry Roland?
Thierry Roland was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thierry Roland. https://biography.guide/thierry-roland/
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