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Bernard Genghini (born 18 January 1958 in Soultz-Haut-Rhin, Haut-Rhin) is a French former football midfielder.
He earned 27 caps and scored 6 goals for the France national football team. He played in three major international tournaments: the 1982 FIFA World Cup (4th place), Euro 84 (champions), and the 1986 FIFA World Cup (3rd place).
Genghini is one of five players who have scored twice from a direct free kick in World Cup history. The others are Pelé, Rivelino, Teófilo Cubillas, and David Beckham.
He is the father of Benjamin Genghini, who's also a professional football player.