AS Cannes returned to the light in 2025. Consequence of presence in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France, after having notably eliminated Lorient and Guingamp. And if his journey finally stopped at the gates of the final, the fault at the Reims stadium, the Riviera club necessarily appreciated the enthusiasm caused by this beautiful cup course. What obviously give ideas.
AS Cannes has indeed announced the holding of several gala matches as part of the “Cannes Legends” program organized around former emblematic players of the club. “More than a return to the past, it will allow its faithful supporters to relive the emotions of the best years and to see again play their legends while contributing to solidarity causes”said the resident of National 2.
And to launch this series of Gala matches, AS Cannes will see several legends of the club come back, including Zinedine Zidane (1988-1992) and Patrick Vieira (1993-1995), sacred world champion in 1998, but also Luis Fernandez (1989-1993), Julien Escudé (1994-1998) or Sébastien Frey (1997-1998).
Didier Deschamps well surrounded
“Cannes Legends is a project that is particularly close to my heart. Bringing together the old legends of the club, it is much more than football: it is to celebrate the history of AS Cannes, pay tribute to those who marked its journey and create a strong moment for the Cannois “said the former goalkeeper, trained at the club.
And to deal with this team of legends, several big names are expected in the Etoile de l'Espoir team. Didier Deschamps will be in the game, as well as Robert Pirès, Grégory Cup, Sidney Govou or Wilfrid Mbappé, Kylian's father, as well as rapper Jul or DJ Sylvain Armand.
