The FFF has learned with sadness and emotion of the passing of Jean-Yves Bodiou, former member of the LFA and former regional league president, who died on Saturday 2nd May at the age of 80.
Born on April 14, 1946 in Lannion (Côtes-d’Armor), Jean-Yves Bodiou was for many years a passionate, active, and loyal servant of the FFF. Active on the field as a club leader at Stade Pontivyen (Morbihan) (from 1992 to 1994 and then from 2008 to 2026), as well as at CA Sainte-Hélène (Morbihan, from 1995 to 2006). Also as regional league president, leading the Aquitaine League for two terms from 2000 to 2008.
He also worked extensively within the federal institution, serving as a member of the Amateur Football League’s Board of Directors (2008-2012), the Superior Appeal Commission, and the FAFA Management Committee (Amateur Football Aid Fund).
Lastly, Jean-Yves Bodiou dedicated much of his time to national youth selections, being appointed as delegation leader several times (U17, U18, U19, U20). The highlight of his international career was the European title won with the U17 team in May 2015 under coach Jean-Claude Giuntini.
The French Football Federation extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Jean-Yves Bodiou, as well as to the Stade Pontivyen club, of which he was an honorary president.
Jean-Yves Bodiou with the trophy of the 2015 U17 European Championship (photo Archives FFF).
