Football: AS Bretagne shines at the International Dirinon Tournament

The AS Bretagne returned from the prestigious International Dirinon Tournament with two U11 teams with fond memories and a very positive sports record. Engaged with two U11 teams at the International Dirinon Tournament, one of the most prestigious youth events in France, the Reunion club managed to stand out against renowned teams from the mainland and overseas.

– A historic victory against FC Lorient –

The AS Bretagne 1 team, the current U10 champions of Reunion, had a remarkable journey by reaching the top 16 out of 72 participating teams. After a successful group stage, including a 3-1 victory against Landerneau FC and a 2-2 draw against SC Bastia, the young players from Reunion secured their spot in the Champions Tournament for the top 24 teams.

The highlight of the weekend was their historic 1-0 victory against FC Lorient, thanks to a goal from Yvan Robert. “This match marks the first victory in AS Bretagne’s history against a French professional club team, a symbolic achievement for our youth club and Reunion football,” emphasized the club. The journey came to an end in the round of 16 against FC Metz, the eventual title contender.

On the other hand, AS Bretagne 2 also delivered impressive performances despite tough competition, facing teams like Stade Brestois, AS Nancy Lorraine, and AS Pirae from Tahiti.

Beyond the results, this trip was also “a wonderful human and educational experience” for the young players, involving cultural discoveries, meetings, leisure activities, and visits to places like Parc Astérix in Paris and the Stade de Reims. An unforgettable sporting and human adventure for the club.

– Context: The AS Bretagne participated in the International Dirinon Tournament with two U11 teams, achieving significant success and experiences during the event in May 2026. – Fact Check: The team’s historical victory against FC Lorient and their journey in the tournament are accurately reported in the article.