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My Take
Raymond Domenech, to me, captures football's capacity for drama beyond the pitch. A Lyon-born player turned manager, he led France to the 2006 World Cup final, only to see his reign collapse amid the infamous 2010 implosion and his dismissal. His reputation is permanently split, complete with tales of using astrology to pick squads. Yet I can't look away. Few managers generate this much debate, and there's something to admire in a figure who remains so vividly remembered, praise and ridicule alike. Being unforgettable, even for the wrong reasons, is its own strange mark of significance.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raymond Domenech
- Name (Japanese)
- レイモン・ドメネク
- Reading
- れいもん・どめねく
- Born
- January 24, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Lyon, Rhône, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 179 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / radio personality / association football coach / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Officer of the National Order of Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Raymond Domenech born?
Born January 24, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Raymond Domenech from?
Raymond Domenech is from Lyon, Rhône, France.
What does Raymond Domenech do?
Raymond Domenech works as association football player, radio personality, association football coach, athlete.
How tall is Raymond Domenech?
Raymond Domenech is 179 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.