Clément Bresson, former Stade de Reims striker, has entered the Comédie-Française with his play 'Pour en finir avec le football'.

What happened ?

Bresson, 44, played in the Stade de Reims youth team and crossed paths with players like Lionel Mathis and Édouard Cissé. He then pursued a theatrical career and became a member of the Comédie-Française in 2020.

Why is this important for Stade de Reims ?

This play marks a new stage in Bresson's career, who has managed to bring football to the Comédie-Française. The audience can discover a new side of the former Stade de Reims player.

What comes next ?

'Pour en finir avec le football' will be performed until December 14. In 2026, Clément Bresson will play in 'Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme' and 'Le Cid' as part of the French troupe. | Play | Date | | Pour en finir avec le football | until December 14 | | Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme | 2026 | | Le Cid | 2026 |

Clément Bresson has managed to combine his love of football and theater. He played in 'André', the theatrical adaptation of Andre Agassi's autobiography, in 2012. He is not the only football fan at the Comédie-Française, where you can also find Denis Podalydès and Jérémy Lopez.