Michel Denisot
French journalist (born 1945) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michel Maurice Daniel Denisot[1] (French pronunciation: [miʃɛl mɔʁis danjɛl dənizo]; born 16 April 1945)[2] is a French journalist, producer, television host, and former football executive. He has served as the president of football clubs LB Châteauroux and Paris Saint-Germain.
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| Born | Michel Maurice Daniel Denisot 16 April 1945 Buzançais, Indre, France |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television producer, host, football executive |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Children | 2 |
Early years
At 15[3] Denisot began his career of journalist as a correspondent in the local press in Châteauroux.[2] From 1968, he worked on the regional station of the ORTF of Limoges.[2] He worked for stations in Poitiers, Bordeaux and Reims.[4]
From 1969, he worked on the gameshow Le Schmilblic, produced and presented by Guy Lux.[5]
1972–1984: journalist on TF1
In 1972, he left Berry for Paris. He integrated the first of ORTF (before TF1). He fetched coffee or orange juice for Jean Lanzi and Jean-Pierre Elkabbach.[6]
In 1973, he worked at the third of ORTF (before FR3 and France 3)[7] before returning to TF1 in 1975 to co-host Journal télévisé de 13 heures with Yves Mourousi and Claude Pierrard for 2 and a half years.[2]
In 1977, he integrated the sport division of TF1. From 1981 he hosted Téléfoot with Thierry Roland[7] and was a football commentator.[2]
Football executive career
In 1988, Denisot became the president of football club LB Châteauroux, a position he would hold until 1991, when he became the president of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).[8] During his presidency, PSG won a Division 1 title, three Coupe de France titles, two Coupe de la Ligue titles, a Trophée des Champions, and a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, the club's first European trophy. Denisot left the club in 1998.[9] From 2004 to 2008, he was once again the president of Châteauroux.[8]
In March 2021, Denisot returned to his role at Châteauroux following the club's sale to Abdullah Bin Mosaad Al Saud.[10] He retired in April 2023.[8]
Awards
In November 1998, he became a Knight of the Legion of Honour,[11] for his actions with football club Paris Saint-Germain.[6]
Filmography
- 2009: Incognito, directed by Éric Lavaine
Honours
Orders
See also
References
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