American-owned Le Havre appoints Ismaël as coach to tackle crisis at French league’s oldest club
Le Havre, France's oldest professional soccer club, has appointed Valérien Ismaël as their coach for the remainder of the season. The 51-year-old former defender replaces Didier Digard and faces a challenging task to elevate the club from the bottom of Ligue 1. Despite having two points from 10 matches, Ismaël brings valuable experience from coaching teams in Europe and the Middle East. Fans blame the club's acquisition by Blue Crow in July 2025 for their current struggles.
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