Alain Boghossian

Style of play Boghossian was known for his exceptional stamina as a midfielder.

Managerial career In July 2008, the French Football Federation appointed Boghossian the assistant coach of the France national team to support head coach Raymond Domenech in the UEFA Euro 2008 qualification matches. He remained in the position when Laurent Blanc became the new manager of the French team.

After the UEFA Euro 2012 and the appointment of Didier Deschamps as manager, Boghossian was not renewed in his position as assistant coach. Fitness trainer Philippe Lambert and doctor Fabrice Bryant also left the staff.

Boghossian is part of the national technical directors of the French Football Federation. He was awarded valedictorian upon getting his DEPF (high professional trainer).

Personal life Alain was born in Digne-les-Bains, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to Armenian parents. In 2001, Boghossian and Youri Djorkaeff both thanked the President of the Fifth Republic Jacques Chirac for official recognition of the Armenian genocide by France.

International goals Scores and results list France's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Boghossian goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Alain BoghossianNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 19 August 1998 Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 2–2 2–2 Friendly 2 10 October 1998 Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia 3–2 3–2 UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying

Honours Parma Coppa Italia: 1998–99, 2001–02 UEFA Cup: 1998–99 Supercoppa Italiana: 1999

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