Éric Roy, the manager of French football club Brest, has died at the age of 58 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. The news was announced by his family via Instagram today. Roy had been managing Brest since 2022, leading the team to a surprising second-place finish in Ligue 1 during the 2023-2024 season. Prior to his role at Brest, he managed other French clubs including Quevilly-Rouen and Grenoble. He also had a notable playing career as a midfielder for several French teams. The football community has expressed shock and sadness at the loss of the respected manager. Further details regarding memorial arrangements have not yet been released.