Bernard Genghini

Infobox Football biography
playername = Bernard Genghini


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dateofbirth = birth date and age|1958|1|18
cityofbirth = Soultz-Haut-Rhin
countryofbirth = France
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position = Midfielder
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years = 1976-1982
1982-1983
1983-1986
1986
1986-1988
1988-1989
clubs = FC Sochaux
AS Saint-Étienne
AS Monaco
Servette FC
Olympique de Marseille
Girondins de Bordeaux
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nationalyears = 1980-1986
nationalteam = France
nationalcaps(goals) = 27 (6)
manageryears = 1992-1995
managerclubs = FC Mulhouse

Bernard Genghini (born 18 January 1958 in Soultz-Haut-Rhin) is a French former football midfielder. He earned 27 caps and scored 6 goals for the France national football team. He played in three major international tournaments: the 1982 FIFA World Cup (4th place), Euro 84 (champions), and the 1986 FIFA World Cup (3rd place).

Genghini is one of five players who have scored twice from a direct free kick in World Cup history. The others are Pelé, Rivelino, Teófilo Cubillas, and David Beckham.

Club career

* 1976-82 FC Sochaux (France)
* 1982-83 AS Saint-Étienne (France)
* 1983-86 AS Monaco FC (France)
* 1986 Servette FC (Switzerland)
* 1986-88 Olympique de Marseille (France)
* 1988-89 FC Girondins de Bordeaux (France)

References

* [http://www.fff.fr/servfff/historique/historique.php?cherche_joueur=Genghini French Football Federation Profile]