*⚽⚽⚽️ RIP Bernard Lacombe – A Lyon Legend and French Football Icon* *Lacombe, who began his career at Lyon aged 17* in 1969, later became a key figure off the pitch as sporting director, coach, and trusted advisor to Jean-Michel Aulas for over 30 years. He *scored 255 goals in 497 Ligue 1 games* and played 38 times for France, *featuring in the 1978 and 1982 World Cups* and the famous 1984 Euro squad alongside Platini and the "carré magique." *Platini called him "our centre forward"* and a true companion, while Lyon’s supporters say, "With Bernard’s passing, a part of our club is gone." From Lyon to Saint-Étienne and Bordeaux, Lacombe won multiple trophies and left a lasting legacy on French football. A true servant of the game, he will be deeply missed. 🙏 https://rfi.my/Bllq.w #bernardlacombe #lyon #frenchfootball #legend