Stade Brestois is set to host Paris Saint-Germain at Stade Francis-Le Blé with an emotionally charged pre-match ceremony dedicated to Éric Roy, featuring custom kits, a stadium-wide tifo, and participation from the family of Éric Roy, according to local reports.
The Tribute Timeline at Stade Francis-Le Blé
The tribute proceedings begin hours before kickoff as the venue prepares to honor the figure known to supporters as the “King.” According to coverage from regional media, stadium gates open at 19:15 local time, with 400 commemorative caps placed on sale at the venue’s chalets.
At 19:45, club president Denis Le Saint, general manager Pascal Robert, and Loetitia Roy are scheduled to lay a wreath in front of the mural located on Route de Quimper. The official portraits of Éric Roy have also been added to the club’s wall of legends behind the Arkéa stand, joining historical club figures such as François Yvinec and Alex Dupont, as reported by local outlets.
Custom Kits, Ultras Initiatives, and U2 Matchday Anthem
As the squad takes the pitch for warm-ups at 20:02, Brest players will wear special “King Éric” t-shirts designed by the club’s supporters group, the Ultras Brestois. At 20:20, the Ultras will present a charitable check to the “Cartable Connecté” association during the pre-match buildup.
Following the conclusion of warm-ups at 20:30, Paris Saint-Germain will present a commemorative jersey to honor Roy, followed by a video tribute displayed inside the stadium. At 20:39, the teams will emerge from the tunnel beneath a massive tifo display stretching across both the Quimper and Arkéa stands.
In a poignant adjustment requested by his family, the traditional stadium walkout music will be replaced by U2’s “Magnificent”—a track Roy favored and which his wife and daughter noted he would have considered ideal for a stadium entrance. The Brestois starting outfield players will wear jerseys featuring a crown graphic on the front and “KING” printed across the back for player names.
Spearheading the Ceremony and Kickoff
At 20:42, Roy’s daughter, Victoria-Rose, is scheduled to address the crowd from the pitch. Her speech will be followed by a minute of applause and a ceremonial honorary kickoff.
Kickoff is scheduled for 20:45, at which point players from both Stade Brestois and Paris Saint-Germain will wear black armbands throughout the fixture to mark the occasion.
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