French Football's Top 3 April Fools' Pranks

On April 1, Montpellier’s coach Rolland Courbis staged a fake resignation, while singer Patrick Bruel was announced as Chamois Niortais sporting director. In a separate gag, former coach Raymond Domenech was listed as the manager of US Reventin’s third team in the district leagues.

These jokes highlight the long‑standing tradition of April Fools’ pranks in French football, keeping fans and clubs on their toes.