International Career
Argentine coach César Menotti had selected Bochini several times in the 70's, but eventually he lost his place to Norberto Alonso for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He was not taken much into account during the latest argentine military government.
Bochini played again in the national team when Carlos Bilardo succeeded Menotti as coach, but lost the position to younger players such as Diego Maradona. Nevertheless, he was part of the team that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup but played only a few minutes in the semi-finals against Belgium replacing Jorge Burruchaga.
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