Overview
- The French Football Federation confirmed his death at age 90 and issued condolences from president Philippe Diallo.
- Escalettes led the federation from 2005 to 2010 as its president.
- During his tenure, France reached the 2006 World Cup final and won the right to host Euro 2016.
- He resigned after the 2010 World Cup turmoil in South Africa known as the Knysna scandal.
- Tributes stressed his lifelong work in grassroots football as a player, educator, and leader of the federation’s amateur league.