Eric Roy, Brest manager and ex-Sunderland midfielder, dies at 58

Eric Roy, the manager of French side Stade Brestois and a former Sunderland midfielder, has passed away at the age of 58. Roy lost his battle with pancreatic cancer after a three-and-a-half-year fight, leaving the football world in mourning. Known for his tactical acumen and passionate touchline presence, Roy took charge of Brest in 2023 and guided them through a challenging Ligue 1 campaign, including crucial group stage fixtures and knockout battles in domestic cups. Before his managerial care...