Bernard Genghini (born 18 January 1958) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
International career
Genghini earned twenty-eight caps and scored six goals for the France national team. He played in three major international tournaments: the 1982 World Cup where he scored free kicks against 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[1] and is the father of Benjamin Genghini, who is also a professional football player.[2]
References
- ^ Krasnoff, Lindsay Sarah (2012). The Making of Les Bleus: Sport in France, 1958–2010. Lexington Books. ISBN 9780739175095.
- ^ Chatelus, Pierre (10 October 2015). "Genghini, au nom du père… et du fils". L'Alsace (in French). Archived from the original on 15 May 2018. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
External links
- Bernard Genghini at the French Football Federation (in French)
- Bernard Genghini at the French Football Federation (archived) (in French)
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