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French Football's Top 3 April Fools' Pranks

Published April 1, 2026 · Updated April 1, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

On April 1, Montpellier coach Rolland Courbis pretended to resign, singer Patrick Bruel was announced as Chamois Niortais sporting director, and former coach Raymond Domenech joined a district league team.

Montpellier’s coach Rolland Courbis staged a fake resignation, Patrick Bruel was announced as Chamois Niortais sporting director, and former coach Raymond Domenech joined a district league team – all on April 1.

These pranks are part of French football’s long‑standing April Fools tradition, turning clubs, players and media into the targets of playful deception.

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