Bernard Lacombe
Bernard Lacombe was a legendary French footballer, born on August 15, 1952, in Villefranche-sur-Saône. A forward known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability, he played for clubs like Lyon, Saint-Étienne, and Bordeaux, and became one of the top scorers in French football history. Lacombe was part of the French national team that won the UEFA Euro 1984, where he played a crucial role despite not scoring. He had a deep connection with Olympique Lyonnais, where he transitioned from player to director and advisor, contributing significantly to the club's success. Lacombe passed away at the age of 72 on June 17, 2023, leaving a lasting legacy in French football.
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Bernard Lacombe's name was on the jerseys worn by Lyon players during the match.
Ligue 1 : Marseille s’incline à Lyon, s’enfonçant un peu plus dans la crise
France· 2025-09-01
Bernard Lacombe was a former forward and historical advisor of Olympique Lyonnais who passed away at the age of 72.
Le jour des obsèques de Bernard Lacombe, l’avenir de l’Olympique lyonnais, relégué en Ligue 2, devient un enjeu politiqueFrance· 2025-06-26
Bernard Lacombe was a key figure in Lyon's rise to the top and passed away recently.
L’Olympique lyonnais rétrogradé en Ligue 2 par la DNCGFrance· 2025-06-25
Bernard Lacombe was one of the greatest legends of French football, known for his remarkable career and contributions to Olympique Lyon.
Umrla ena največjih legend francoskega nogometa
Slovenia· 2025-06-18
Bernard Lacombe, a former player and important figure in French football, passed away at the age of 72.
A murit Bernard Lacombe, o legendă a fotbalului francez. Mesajul lui Aurică Țicleanu
Romania· 2025-06-18
Bernard Lacombe, a legendary player for Olympique Lyonnais and winner of Euro 1984, passed away at the age of 72.
La mort de Bernard Lacombe, légende de l’Olympique lyonnais et vainqueur de l’Euro 1984 avec les BleusFrance· 2025-06-18
Bernard Lacombe is a renowned French footballer known for his exceptional goal-scoring ability and significant contributions to the sport.
Bernard Lacombe, "renard des surfaces" et figure du foot français
Monaco· 2025-06-17
Bernard Lacombe, a former international footballer and European champion with France in 1984, has passed away at the age of 72.
Bernard Lacombe, ancien footballeur international et champion d’Europe avec les Bleus en 1984, est mort à l’âge de 72 ansFrance· 2025-06-17