Laval. Football. Francis Coquelin, vainqueur de la Ligue Europa, de retour en Mayenne

Francis Coquelin, 30 ans, vient de remporter son premier trophée européen avec Villarreal, qu'il a rejoint cette saison. Attaché à l'AS Laval Bourny, le club de ses débuts, le Lavallois est revenu le temps avec simplicité et humilité. Il a aussi fait un passage devant les élèves au collègue Jules-Ferry à Mayenne.

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"Je suis content de l'image que je renvoie"

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"Revenir en France, c'est dans un coin de ma tête"

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"Avec du travail, ça fonctionne"

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