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On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Bernard Lacombe, the former footballer - who notably marked the history of Olympique Lyonnais - gave his last breath at the age of 72. Polyvalent and passionate, Michel Platini's former game partner had been hospitalized for several months...
Bernard Lacombe was one of the best French strikers. Now he died at the age of 72.
The former international attacker and iconic figure of Olympique Lyonnais, Bernard Lacombe, was extinguished on Tuesday, June 17th. At the announcement of his disappearance, the reactions flowed. Find the tributes, testimonies and memories of those who crossed the road to this monument of French football.
Lyon football has just lost one of its legends. Le Progrès and sports journalist Jacques Vendroux, announced the death of Bernard Lacombe at 72, this Tuesday 17 June at 7.30 pm. Sick, he had been hospitalized since January in an establishment in the Lyon region.
International French in the 38 selections, he became a legend of Olympique Lyonnais (OL) playing there between 1969 and 1978 and then holding various positions at OL until that of historic advisor to President Jean-Michel Aulas until 2019.
The former international, winner of Euro 1984 with France and legend of Olympique Lyonnais, died on Tuesday. The French football world weeps a great gentleman.
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