Alain Giresse

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Alain Giresse is a former French football player and manager, born in 1952.

He was awarded the prestigious title of Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2006.

Giresse played for the France national team from 1974 to 1986, making a significant impact during his tenure.

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Biography

Early Life and Playing Career

Alain Jean Giresse, born in 1952, is a prominent figure in French football, known for his dual role as a player and manager. He began his professional career at FC Girondins de Bordeaux, where he played from 1970 to 1986, establishing himself as a talented midfielder. Giresse's skills on the field earned him a spot on the France national team, where he represented his country from 1974 to 1986. During his international career, he participated in two FIFA World Cups, achieving a fourth-place finish in 1982 and a third-place finish in 1986. He was also a key player in the victorious Euro 1984 team, forming part of the legendary midfield quartet known as the "Carré Magique" alongside Michel Platini, Luis Fernández, and Jean Tigana.

Coaching Career

After retiring as a player, Giresse transitioned into coaching, taking charge of various teams, including Toulouse and the Georgian national team. His coaching career saw him manage the Mali national team and the Senegal national team from 2013 to 2015. In 2018, he took on the role of manager for Tunisia, and later, in 2022, he was appointed as the head coach of Kosovo, marking another chapter in his extensive coaching journey.

Achievements and Legacy

Giresse's contributions to football have been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2006. His playing career was marked by significant achievements, including winning the French Division 1 and the Coupe de France with Bordeaux, as well as the UEFA European Championship in 1984 with the national team. Giresse's legacy in football is not only defined by his individual honors, such as being a runner-up for the Ballon d'Or in 1982, but also by his influence on the game as a coach and mentor to future generations of players.

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International career

Giresse played for the France national team in the 1982 FIFA World Cup (fourth place) and the 1986 FIFA World Cup (third place). He was a member of the Euro 84 winning team, and alongside Michel Platini, Luis Fernández and Jean Tigana, forming the team's legendary "Carré Magique" (Magic Square) in midfield.

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Coaching career

Other national teams

He has been in charge of Toulouse and the Georgian national team, among others. Giresse worked as the head coach of Gabon, and was named a few months after the 2010 African Cup of Nations the Mali manager. He was the coach of Senegal national football team from 2013 to January 2015. On 7 September 2017, Giresse resigned as manager of the Mali national team.

In December 2017, he was linked with the vacant Benin manager's job. In April 2018 he was one of 77 applicants for the vacant Cameroon national job. On 13 December 2018, Giresse became the manager of Tunisia. He left the role in August 2019. On 23 February 2022, Kosovo appointed Giresse after agreeing to a contract until November 2023, this happened after the former coach Bernard Challandes decided to resign after weak results in October 2021. On 18 March 2022, Giresse made his first squad announcement with Kosovo for the friendly matches against Burkina Faso and Switzerland. He called-up Emir Sahiti for the first time in the squad.

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Club: FC Girondins de Bordeaux (1970–1986)
Club: Olympique de Marseille (1986–1988)
Club: France men's national association football team (1974–1986)
National team: France

Trophies & Awards

Award: Knight of the Legion of Honour

Legacy

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Player

Bordeaux

French Division 1: 1983–84, 1984–85 Coupe de France: 1985–86 France

UEFA European Championship: 1984 Artemio Franchi Trophy: 1985 FIFA World Cup Third place: 1986 Individual

UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 1984 Onze d'Argent: 1982 Ballon d'Or – Runner-up: 1982 French Player of the Year: 1982, 1983, 1987 World XI: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 Onze Mondial: 1982, 1983, 1984 7th French Player of the Century

Manager

Paris Saint-Germain

Trophée des Champions: 1998 FAR Rabat

Coupe du Trône: 2003 Mali

Africa Cup of Nations Third place: 2012

Orders

Knight of the Legion of Honour: 2006

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