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Born on January 24, 1952 in Lyon, Rhône, France, Raymond Domenech is an association football player, radio personality and association football coach. That puts Raymond Domenech at 74 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Officer of the National Order of Merit (2007). The listed height is 179 cm.
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. 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.
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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)
- Origin
- Lyon, Rhône, France
- Height
- 179 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / radio personality / association football coach / athlete
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Officer of the National Order of Merit
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Raymond Domenech born?
Raymond Domenech was born on January 24, 1952 and is 74 years old.
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 tall.
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