Fernand Canelle
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Fernand Canelle was a professional French association football
player.
He was born in Paris and started his career in 1896, at only 14 years old, with Club Français
. He was French Champion also in 1899, 1900 and 1918. He won also six French Cups (1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1903). In 1900 Summer Olympics
he won silver medal at soccer tournament. In 1922 close his career at 40 years old.
Football in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...
player.
He was born in Paris and started his career in 1896, at only 14 years old, with Club Français
Club Français
Club Français was a French association football team based in Paris which was founded in 1890. Club Français won the Coupe de France Final 1931, its only major honour.The club played the first ever Division 1 season in 1932–33 but was relegated in Division 2...
. He was French Champion also in 1899, 1900 and 1918. He won also six French Cups (1897, 1898, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1903). In 1900 Summer Olympics
1900 Summer Olympics
The 1900 Summer Olympics, today officially known as the Games of the II Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1900 in Paris, France. No opening or closing ceremonies were held; competitions began on May 14 and ended on October 28. The Games were held as part of...
he won silver medal at soccer tournament. In 1922 close his career at 40 years old.