Philippe Mahut, a former French footballer, has passed away at the age of 57, leaving the French football community in mourning. Mahut had a notable career, representing France nine times between 1981 and 1983. He was part of the French national team during the memorable 1982 FIFA World Cup campaign, where France reached the semi-finals but was eliminated by Germany.
Mahut was also associated with the Variétés Club de France, a team of former professional footballers who played charity matches. Throughout his career, he played for clubs like Metz and St-Etienne, contributing to their successes on the pitch.
After retiring from professional football, Mahut continued his involvement in the sport as the deputy for Sports at the town hall of Fontainebleau, where he initially began his career in Division 2. He achieved notable success in his career, winning the French Division 2 championship twice, first in 1986 with Matra-Racing and then in 1991 with Le Havre, where he concluded his professional playing career two years later.
His contributions to French football and his presence both on and off the pitch will be remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
