France mourns: football legend Bernard Lacombe died!

France mourns: football legend Bernard Lacombe died!

France mourns the greatest football legends, Bernard Lacombe, who died on June 17, 2025 at the age of 72. The former striker, born in Lyon, had a remarkable career at both national and international level. Death was confirmed by Olympique Lyon and Ligue 1, which on platform X put their condolences with the reference to Lacombe as legend.

Lacombe played a total of 497 games in the first French league, where he played for the clubs Lyon, As Saint-Étienne and Girondins Bordeaux. In these games he scored an impressive 255 goals, which makes him the second best goal scorer in the history of Ligue 1, only exceeded by Delio Onnis. He was also part of the French national team, for which he was able to score 12 goals in 38 missions between 1973 and 1984. During this time he took part in two world championships and was part of the victorious team at UEFA Euro 1984.

a European champion and football icon

The European Football Championship 1984, which took place in France from June 12th to June 27th, remains inseparable with Lacombe. France went to the tournament as a host and became European champion by a 2-0 victory against Spain in the final. With outstanding performance, especially Michel Platini, who shone as a top scorer, the French team showed an impressive game guide throughout the competition.

Lacombe's career began in 1969 at Olympique Lyon, where he quickly established himself as one of the best strikers in the league. Later he also played for Saint-Étienne and Bordeaux before ending his active career in 1987. After his time of players, he worked for Olympique Lyon in various positions, including as a trainer, sports director and consultant, and made a decisive contribution to the success of the club in Ligue 1 and at European level. Lacombe was known for his influence in the obligation in the obligation of several Brazilian players in the 2000s.

a lasting inheritance

Bernard Lacombe leaves a significant legacy in French football. According to "L’Equipe", he has been in the hospital since January. While many share grief over his loss, his influence on football and the remembered success, which he not only achieved as a player, but also as a functional, will be remembered. The football world will honor Lacombe as an athlete who shone through his goals and devotion to the game.