Like many people when they meet Jean-François Fortin at d'Ornano, Fayza Lamari called him “president”, a reference to his many years at the head of the Caen club.
Friday, at around 6 p.m., two hours before the start of the match between Stade Malherbe and Rodez (J14. 3-3), Jean-François Fortin received a call from Bourget. On the other end of the line, it's Fayza Lamari. The mother of Kylian Mbappé, whose son has been the owner of SMC since this summer, informs him that she will attend the match and that she would like to come and greet him. Invited by Pascal Ferey and the NII printing company, one of the club's partners, the historic president of the “Rouge et Bleu” (during the 1996-1997 season then from 2002 to 2018) is already present at Ornano .
The meeting takes place at half-time. “How are you president”she exclaims as she enters the box where Jean-François Fortin had taken his place. The two leaders speak informally and respect each other. Turning to the other guests, Fayza Lamari invites him to lunch. “Next time, we’ll have lunch together because I have things to ask you…” Accompanied by Josselin Flamand, the right-hand man of President Ziad Hammoud who takes care of the financial aspect at Stade Malherbe, the one who piloted the takeover project of the Norman club was therefore in charge of the presentations and made an appointment.
President of the Mbappé Foundation, Faysa Lamari organizes numerous charity events for children in so-called disadvantaged neighborhoods. Thus, on the sidelines of the confrontation against Rodez, 150 children left Paris in the morning for Caen. They first visited the Memorial before attending the match. Proof that culture, sport and generosity can go hand in hand.
