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Gerard Houllier: Football world pays tribute to former Liverpool, France, Lyon, and PSG manager

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ByEurosport

Updated 14/12/2020 at 22:56 GMT

Tributes have poured in from the football world following the death of Gerard Houllier at the age of 73. The former Liverpool manager won the treble in 2000/01 and also had spells in charge of Aston Villa, Paris Sant-Germain, Lyon and the France national team. In 2003 he was awarded an honorary OBE for his contributions to British football.

Liverpool coach Gerard Houllier holding the UEFA Cup trophy after victory over Deportivo Alaves

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Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has died at the age of 73. The world of football has been quick to pay its respects to a legend of the game.
Houllier was in charge of Liverpool from 1998-2004 and most memorably won the treble in 2000/01 with victory in the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup.
Liverpool also won the UEFA Super Cup and Charity Shield in 2001 and won the League Cup again the following season.
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Klopp: Houllier gave you a really warm feeling

Houllier also managed Aston Villa, Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon, and the France national team.
In 2003 he was awarded an honorary OBE for his contributions to British football.
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