Soccer Figures Shot

The president of a French soccer team was shot dead and a prominent coach was seriously wounded during an ambush outside a stadium after a game.

Gunmen opened fire Saturday night on Dominique Rutily, the 34-year-old president of the semipro club Calvi, and Rolland Courbis, who has coached several top French teams.

Courbis was wounded in the back and was recovering from surgery. His injuries do not appear life-threatening.

The attack in this southern French city came minutes after Hyeres beat visiting Calvi 2-0 in “national three,” the lowest level of pro soccer in France.

Police said they had no clear motive but were interviewing witnesses. One reported seeing as many as four gunmen converge on the pair as they left the stadium.