Roger Bocquet was a Swiss footballer of the 1940s and 1950s. He played as a half-back and was a participant at the 1950 FIFA World Cup

1950 FIFA World Cup

The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from 24 June to 16 July, was the fourth FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup since 1938, the planned 1942 and 1946 competitions having been canceled owing to World War II...

 and 1954 FIFA World Cup

1954 FIFA World Cup

The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Switzerland from 16 June to 4 July. Switzerland was chosen as hosts in July 1946. The tournament set a number of all-time records for goal-scoring, including the highest average goals scored per game...

. He insisted on playing during the 1954 World Cup (and played all four matches) although he had a disease: he was suffering from a brain tumour. He got operated for this afterwards. He won 48 caps for Switzerland

Switzerland national football team

The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...

in total and scored 2 goals. He played his club football for the Lausanne Sports Club.

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