Laurent Robert Blanc (French pronunciation: [lɔʁɑ̃ blɑ̃]; born 19 November 1965) is a French professional football manager and former player who played as a centre-back and is the manager of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. He has the nickname Le Président, which was given to him following his stint at Marseille in tribute to his leadership skills. He is regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time.
Blanc played professional football for numerous clubs, including Montpellier, Napoli, Barcelona, Marseille, Inter Milan and Manchester United, often operating in the sweeper position. He is also a former French international, earning 97 caps and scoring 16 international goals. He represented the country in several international tournaments, including the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000, both of which France won. On 28 June 1998, Blanc scored the first golden goal in World Cup history against Paraguay.
He began his managerial career at Bordeaux in 2007, winning domestic honours including the 2008–09 Ligue 1 title. After leaving Bordeaux in 2010 he became the manager of the France national team until 2012, replacing Raymond Domenech in the wake of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and leading the country to the quarter-finals of UEFA Euro 2012. In 2013, he was hired by Paris Saint-Germain, winning further honours. After three successful years with Paris Saint-Germain he left the club in June 2016. Following more than six years without coaching in Europe, he was appointed manager by Lyon in October 2022.
Read more...The November 19, 1965 was a Friday under the star sign of ♏. It was the 322 day of the year. President of the United States was Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Date: 19 November 1965
By SETH S. KINGSpecial to The New York Times
Seth KINGSpecial
Sukarno fails to slow press criticism of Communist party; anti-Communist army officers control press; Reprs House agrees to ask Sukarno for statement on party
Date: 19 November 1965
By ROBERT TRUMBULLSpecial to The New York Times
Amb Reischauer Oct attack on Japanese press credited with bringing about improved reptg on Amer position
Date: 20 November 1965
By JOSEPH LELYVELDSpecial to The New York Times
Tshombe charges Kasavubu embarks on 'policy of repression and intimidation' to insure re-election, says he and Natl Conv party members have been threatened with arrest and physical harm, rejects Govt post while Kasavubu remains in power but says party members may accept Cabinet posts from Kimba; pro-Govt newspaper charges vast Belgian plot to restore Tshombe to power; 2 anti-Govt newspapers sacked; 1 closed by Govt
Date: 20 November 1965
Special to The New York Times
accord reached; strike ends
Date: 19 November 1965
Special to The New York Times
Nationalist Chinese newsman F Ting expelled for engaging in actions 'other than journalism,'
Date: 20 November 1965
Special to The New York Times
Western Region city councils make it crime to listen to Eastern Region radio
Date: 19 November 1965
By ALEXANDER R. HAMMER
Alexander HAMMER
Date: 20 November 1965
By ALEXANDER R. HAMMER
Alexander HAMMER
Date: 20 November 1965
By EDWARD T. O'TOOLE
Edward O'TOOLE
Date: 19 November 1965
By GLADWIN HILL
Gladwin HILL
ANG strikes Los Angeles Herald-Examiner over pay and benefits; paper suspends; talks continue