Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Former France, PSG defender Jean -Pierre dies, after 39 years in coma.

 



Former  France defender Jean-Pierre Adams has died at the age of 73-year, almost 40 years after falling into a coma following a medical error. his former clubs, Nimes and Paris Saint- Germain said on Monday.


In 1982. Adams was administered a near fatal dose of anaesthetic ahead of a routine knee operation which caused brain damage.


The  Dakar -born Adams had won 22-cap for Les Bleus in the 1970s, alongside with Marius Tresor what was known as 'the Black Guard, in the French national team.


He played for Nimes from 1970-1973 and Paris Saint Germain from 1977-1979 after joining from Nice. 

Since the accident , Adams has been cared for by his wife, Bernadette after refusing to opt for euthanasia.


PSG has lost one of its glorious former players. PSG offer its condolences to his family and loved ones; the Ligue 1 club wrote in a statement.


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