Emmanuel Gambardella
Emmanuel Gambardella | |
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Gambardella in 1929 | |
| President of the French Football Federation | |
| In office 1949–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Jules Rimet |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Pochonet |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emmanuel Bonaventure Gambardella 3 July 1888 Sète, France |
| Died | 30 August 1953 (aged 65) Montpellier, France |
| Occupation | Football player, journalist, sports executive, librettist |
Emmanuel Gambardella (3 July 1888 – 30 August 1953) was a French sports journalist and author. He was the first president of the Ligue de Football Professionnel. His positive influence on French football led to the French Football Federation naming the country's prestigious under-18 youth cup tournament after him.