Bernard Genghini
French midfielder, 1984 European champion, World Cup veteran.
Bernard Francis Genghini (born 18 January 1958) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
- Goal Scored in 1985 Coupe de France Fina
- Yes
- Result for AS Monaco FC
- 1–0 Victory
Lore & Background
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 (fourth place), 1984 European Championships (champions, playing as a substitute in the final), and the 1986 World Cup (third place).
In Their Own Story
On 8 June 1985, the Parc des Princes hosted a decisive football match. AS Monaco FC faced Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in the 1985 Coupe de France final. The game remained tense until Bernard Genghini scored the only goal of the contest. This single strike was sufficient to secure a 1–0 victory for AS Monaco FC over PSG. The source identifies this goal as the sole reason for the result, marking it as the critical moment that determined the champion of the tournament.
Reader's Guide
Genghini never played for Paris Saint-Germain, so PSG was not his former club. The source does not mention any goal scored against a former club.
Did You Know?
- Genghini scored free kicks against Kuwait and Austria in the 1982 World Cup.
- He won the 1984 UEFA European Championship with France.
- He is of Italian descent and his son Benjamin Genghini is also a footballer.
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