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French footballer
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18 January 1958(Soultz-Haut-Rhin, France)
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Biography
Introduction
Bernard Genghini (born 18 January 1958 in Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Haut-Rhin) is a French former footballer who played as a midfielder.
International career
He earned 27 caps and scored six goals for the France national football team. He played in three major international tournaments: the 1982 World Cup where he scored free kicks Vs Kuwait and Austria (fourth place), 1984 European Championships (champions, playing as a substitute in the final), and the 1986 World Cup (third place).
Personal life
Bernard Genghini is of Italian descent and is the father of Benjamin Genghini, who is also a professional football player.