Michel Hidalgo
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Michel Hidalgo was a French football player and manager of the French national team
.
, where he started playing football. He was named after Mexican patriot Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. He was champion of Normandie Juniors in 1952 with US Normande, before signing up to Le Havre's
books for two seasons, later playing for Reims, with whom he played and scored a goal in the 1956 UEFA Champions League
final 4–3 defeat by Real Madrid
.
Under the wing of Rocher, who signed him for Monaco, he won two Ligue 1
titles and two national cup
titles. Between 1964 and 1970, he presided the UNFP, a players' syndicate
.
On 27 March 1976, he was appointed national team coach, replacing Stefan Kovacs
and during a time when France were having difficulty in major tournaments. Included in his side was Michel Platini
, who helped the side turn a new page in their book and get back to winning ways. In the 1982 FIFA World Cup
he got to the semi-finals, where he lost to the German side on penalties. In 1984 he won the European Football Championship beating Spain
.
After his victory, he passed the reins over to Henri Michel
and got a job as the Technical Director, where he remained until 1986, afterwards choosing a managerial position at Marseille
. He is considered an idol among the Marseille
supporters
He strayed from the limelight after 1991, taking a sidelining role as a football pundit on "Demain, c'est foot", a football show on TMC Monte Carlo.
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
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Biography
Hidalgo grew up in NormandyNormandy
Normandy is a geographical region corresponding to the former Duchy of Normandy. It is in France.The continental territory covers 30,627 km² and forms the preponderant part of Normandy and roughly 5% of the territory of France. It is divided for administrative purposes into two régions:...
, where he started playing football. He was named after Mexican patriot Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. He was champion of Normandie Juniors in 1952 with US Normande, before signing up to Le Havre's
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
books for two seasons, later playing for Reims, with whom he played and scored a goal in the 1956 UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
final 4–3 defeat by Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
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Under the wing of Rocher, who signed him for Monaco, he won two Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
titles and two national cup
Coupe de France
The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
titles. Between 1964 and 1970, he presided the UNFP, a players' syndicate
Syndicate
A syndicate is a self-organizing group of individuals, companies or entities formed to transact some specific business, or to promote a common interest or in the case of criminals, to engage in organized crime...
.
On 27 March 1976, he was appointed national team coach, replacing Stefan Kovacs
Stefan Kovacs
Ştefan Covaci was a Romanian football player and coach. By winning 15 major titles he is one of the most successful association football coaches in the history of the game...
and during a time when France were having difficulty in major tournaments. Included in his side was Michel Platini
Michel Platini
Michel François Platini is a former French football player, manager and current president of UEFA. Platini was a member of the French national team that won the 1984 European Championship, a tournament in which he was the top goalscorer and voted the best player. He participated in the 1978, 1982...
, who helped the side turn a new page in their book and get back to winning ways. In the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
he got to the semi-finals, where he lost to the German side on penalties. In 1984 he won the European Football Championship beating Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
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After his victory, he passed the reins over to Henri Michel
Henri Michel
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and got a job as the Technical Director, where he remained until 1986, afterwards choosing a managerial position at Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
. He is considered an idol among the Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
supporters
He strayed from the limelight after 1991, taking a sidelining role as a football pundit on "Demain, c'est foot", a football show on TMC Monte Carlo.
Playing career
- US Normande
- 1952–1954 : Le Havre ACLe Havre ACLe Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
- 1954–1957 : Stade de Reims
- 1957–1966 : AS Monaco
Honours as player
- Champion de France : 1955 with Reims, 1961 & 1963 with AS Monaco
- Vice-champion of France : 1964 with AS Monaco
- Winner of Coupe de France : 1960 & 1963 with AS Monaco
- Finalist of the European CupUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
1956 with Stade de Reims - 1 cap for France in 1962
Managerial career
- AS Monaco (reserves)
- RC Menton (player-manager)
- AS Monaco (reserves)
- Directeur Technique régionale (South-West)
- (co-coaching) France A
- 1976–1984 : France A
- 1982–1986 : Directeur Technique National
- 1986–1991 : (manager) Olympique de MarseilleOlympique de MarseilleOlympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
Managerial honours
- European Champion: 1984 with France
- FIFA World Cup: 4th place in 1982 with France