Luc Borrelli Explained

Luc Borrelli
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Birth Date:2 July 1965
Birth Place:Marseille, France
Death Place:Molphey, France
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1978–1986
Clubs1:ASPTT Marseille
Years2:1986–1993
Clubs2:Toulon
Caps2:143
Goals2:0
Years3:1993–1995
Clubs3:Paris Saint Germain
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Years4:1995–1998
Clubs4:Caen
Caps4:89
Goals4:0
Years5:1998–1999
Clubs5:Lyon

Luc Borrelli (2 July 1965 – 3 February 1999) was a French professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

Borrelli was born in Marseille and began his career with ASPTT Marseille. In 1986, he moved to Toulon, where he played almost 150 times. In 1993 Borrelli joined Paris Saint Germain, but played just four times in two seasons, leaving for Stade Malherbe Caen in 1995. The highlight of this time at PSG was playing as they won the 1995 Coupe de la Ligue Final against SC Bastia.[1]

Death

On February 3, 1999, Borrelli was killed in a car accident in Molphey on Route nationale 6. Borrelli's vehicle was struck by a truck, resulting in a fiery accident that severely charred his body. Borrelli's death prompted an outpouring of support and tributes amongst the French footballing world.

Borrelli's funeral took place at the church of Notre-Dame-des-Neiges in Bonneveine, Marseille. He was then buried at the Cimetière Saint-Pierre.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: PSG – Bastia 2-0, 03/05/95, Coupe de la Ligue 94-95 . archivesparisfootball.wordpress.com . 3 January 2020.
  2. Web site: BOUROUF . Publié par Alex . Il était une fois Luc BORELLI . 2023-09-10.