Gilbert Bodart (born 2 September 1962) is a Belgian

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and former player.

Playing career

Bodart was born in

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, Belgium. A

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, he played a long time with

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. Bodart also played 12 times with

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from 1986 to 1995. In 1996 the goalkeeper moved to the French team of

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. He played few matches with the national team as he was in competition with

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and then with

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. Bodart was nevertheless part of the team in the

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of which Belgium reached the semifinals. He collected 12 caps in 55 selections.

Managerial career

He worked as a manager for

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in the Jupiler League from 2005 until 21 February 2006.

Personal life

Bodart is the uncle of the Belgian goalkeeper and youth international Arnaud Bodart. In August 2008, Bodart was arrested for his involvement in a robbery at the Caves of Han where he had been working in the marketing team since July.

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reported he had been the informant of the robber. It was revealed Bodart had financial problems due a gambling habit. He was also suspected of counterfeiting. In June 2018 Bodart was reported to have made death threats against former teammate

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after Gerets had started a relationship with his former girlfriend.

Honours

Standard Liège *

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: 1981–82, 1982–83 *

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: List of Belgian Cup finals, 1980–81, 1992–93 * UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, European Cup Winners' Cup: runner-up 1981–82 Belgium *

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: fourth place

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Individual * Belgian Goalkeeper of the Year: 1985, 1986, 1992, 1995

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