It is in all discretion that Djibril Cissé ended his football career. In 2017, after a final adventure in Yverdon-Sport in the Swiss third division, the former French driver said Stop, his knee pain having become too strong to continue. Since then, “Djib” has converted as a consultant, but also as coach of the AJA attackers.
Auxerre, a logical fall point for the one who completed his training in Burgundy and started there with professionals (1999-2004), before signing in Liverpool. Eight years after hanging up the crampons, the native of Arles now aged 43 will complete the loop on the lawn of the abbot-deschamps by finally organizing his jubilee on May 27 (9:10 p.m.).
“An exceptional event that will bring together former AJA legends and big names in French and international football”specifies the Icaunais club in a press release. Given the players rubbed shoulders with the former three-color international (41 selections, 9 goals), also passed by OM or Lazio Rome, the casting of this gala meeting promises to be fabulous.
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The former Marseillais has already formalized the presence of a huge star: Steven Gerrard. “May 27 in Auxerre. It will be present, and you? »»he posted on his X account (formerly Twitter). Together, the English midfielder and notably won the Champions League in 2005 with the Reds. A final that remained in the legend of football.
That evening, in Istanbul, the LFC had achieved a real feat by overthrowing AC Milan. Led 3-0 at halftime, the Mersey club had returned to 3-3, “Stevie-G” having given the revolt, before winning at penalties (3-2, TAB). Coming into play in place of Milan Baros, Djibril Cissé had transformed his attempt before Dida, the Brazilian goalkeeper of the Rossoneri. A miracle.
