Jacques Ferran

Jacques Ferran
Ferran in 1968
Born
Jacques Marcel Albert Ferran

(1920-03-30)30 March 1920
Montpellier, France
Died7 February 2019(2019-02-07) (aged 98)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Sports journalist, writer, editor, drama critic, bridge player
Years active1945–1985
Known forCo-creator of the European Cup and Ballon d'Or

Jacques Ferran (30 March 1920 – 7 February 2019) was a French sports journalist and author. He was the editor-in-chief at L'Equipe and the director of France Football. He contributed to the creation of the European Cup and the Ballon d'Or.