L. Favre

Switzerland · Manager

33y In management

10 Clubs

3 Countries

3 Titles

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Latest news

off pitchDaily Mail FootballEstablished source· 9 Aug 2026

Messi Returns to Rosario After Father's Death

Inter Miami captain flies home as teammates honor his father with black armbands.

off pitchBBC SportOfficial source· 8 Aug 2026

Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after long illness

The man who guided Lionel Messi's career from age 14 has passed away in his hometown.

off pitchGiveMeSportEstablished source· 8 Aug 2026

Nadal's Heartfelt Message to Messi After Father's Death

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal showed his class with a touching message to Lionel Messi after his father passed away.

off pitch

Personal info

Role: Manager
Full name: Lucien Favre
Born: 2 Nov 1957 (age 68)
Birthplace: Saint-Barthélemy, Switzerland
Nationality: Switzerland
Clubs managed: 10
Current club: Without club

Overview

Lucien Favre (born 2 November 1957) is a Swiss football coach. He has managed numerous clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Hertha BSC, Nice, FC Zurich, and Servette FC. His career also includes spells at Echallens, Neuchatel Xamax FC, and Yverdon Sport.

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Top headlines

Messi's Heartfelt Tribute to Father Jorge After Death at 68
GiveMeSport · 8 Aug 2026
Jorge Messi, Father of Lionel, Dies at 68

The Guardian

Official source

· 8 Aug 2026

Jorge Messi, Father of Lionel, Dies at 68

The family of Lionel Messi announced the passing of his father and agent after a long illness.

off pitchGiveMeSportEstablished source· 8 Aug 2026

Messi's 2020 English Talents Tip: None Made World Cup Squad

In 2020, Messi tipped four English youngsters for greatness—now none are in the 2026 World Cup squad.

Daily Mail Football · 8 Aug 2026

Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies at 68

Mirror Football · 8 Aug 2026

Fenerbahce open Lukaku talks as Napoli eye Arsenal star

GiveMeSport · 8 Aug 2026

Barcelona up Rodri bid to £51.4m

BBC Sport · 8 Aug 2026

Tielemans debut hints at Man Utd future

BBC Sport · 8 Aug 2026

Mount Injury Mars United's PSG Draw

The Guardian · 8 Aug 2026

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