The legend of the French national team and Real Madrid, Raymond Kopa, died aged 85 on March 3, 2017.

Kopa is one of the most successful players in the history of the Champions League. With Real Madrid, he was a three-time winner in 1957, 1958 and 1959. 

'Losing Kopa is a great sorrow for French football. He is one of the legends, 'said President of the French Football Federation (FFF), Noel le Graet, told the BBC. 

'Everyone will always remember him. Kopa is an outstanding player and figure. I express my deep sorrow to the relatives, 'he said again.


Kubu Real Madrid was also badly hit by the loss of Kopa. In training on Friday (03/03/2017), first held a moment of silence in memory of Kopa.