Csaba Gellr (director), Tams Lajos, Sndor Tak (producer): Hungarian top scorer: 194748, 194950, 1950, 1953, World Soccer World XI: 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, Football's Top Scorer of the 20th century IFFHS, Inaugural Inductee into Goal Hall of Fame 2014, Top 10 Greatest Players of the 20th century (#7) World Soccer Magazine, Top 10 World's Best Players of the 20th century (#6) IFFHS, Top 10 Europe's Best Players of the 20th century (#4) IFFHS, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 12:46. Reading have confirmed the signing of striker George Puscas from Inter Milan to complete a remarkable few days for the Royals. Were looking of course towards second and achieving great things. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Pusks scored 83 goals in 84 games with the Hungarian national team and was a member of three European Cup-winning teams (1959, 1960, 1966) with the Spanish club Real Madrid. At the end of the day, we do our best. In 1993 Pusks returned to Budapest, where in 2002 the football stadium was renamed in his honour. On 4 August 2015, Puca, along with his teammate Gaston Camara, were sent on loan at Serie B for the 201516 season. Im always close to the players because we believe we can achieve big things., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Known as the Magical Magyars, the Hungarian national team posted an outstanding record of 43 wins, 7 ties, 1 loss between 1950 and 1956, and it captured the gold medal at the 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games along the way. He initially used the pseudonym "Mikls Kovcs" to help circumvent the minimum age rules[16] before officially signing at the age of 12. No player has ever scored in five consecutive finals since. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola, How 'listener' Howe has improved Newcastle. I did well. Sky News breaking news, headlines and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more in worldwide. Real would have to be at the top of their game to overcome them. [37], Puca scored seven times for Romania under-21 in the 2019 UEFA European Championship qualifiers, as his side won its group and progressed to the final tournament in Italy. He was buried under the dome of the St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest on 9 December 2006. Pusks finished the tournament as top scorer with ten goals and scored twice as Hungary claimed the trophy with a 30 win over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico in 1953. And with Brentford losing four out of their last six games, the Royals are only six points behind the second automatic promotion spot. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. [12] On 20 September he played his first entire match for Benevento, a 11 home draw against Pro Vercelli. When the final whistle blew Di Stfano had notched a hat-trick, yet his performance had been overshadowed by his compaero Ferenc Pusks who had slotted home an astounding four goals. Three of these games were at the 1962 World Cup. He was the front man of the "Mighty Magyars", as the dominant Hungarian national team was known in the 1950s. There he teamed with Alfredo di Stefano to form one of the most dangerous scoring duos in the world. 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Ferenc Puskas, the legendary Real Madrid striker, inspired the Puskas Award given to the greatest goal of any given season, while Brazil striker Pele wasnt bad either. Ferenc Puskas, the legendary Real Madrid striker, inspired the Puskas Award given to the greatest goal of any given season, while Brazil striker Pele wasn't bad either. Could the EFL Cup final change Karius' career? With Honved he won five Hungarian championships (194950, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955) and was the top goal scorer in all of Europe in 1948. Mancini was a great coach. Both men were in their early-30s when their partnership was created and together they won four consecutive LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey, as well as winning a European Cup in addition to being losing finalists on two occasions, making them arguably the most prolific and successful scoring partnership to have performed at the top level of European, if not world football. Had history taken a different course, he might have been there already. After retiring as a player, he became a coach. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola, How 'listener' Howe has improved Newcastle. His scoring capabilities were remarkable, nearly averaging 1 goal per match in his career. They defeated South Korea 90 and then West Germany 83. [29][30] He scored his first goal for Reading in an EFL Cup tie against Wycombe Wanderers on 13 August 2019, and also went on to score one of the penalties as Reading won the shoot-out. In the final Panathinaikos lost 20 to Johan Cruyff's Ajax. George Alexandru Puca (Romanian pronunciation:[deorde aleksandru puka]; born 8 April 1996) is a Romanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie B club Genoa, on loan from EFL Championship club Reading, and the Romania national team. To keep up with the latest news about The Best, check out FIFA.com and FIFA's . His international goal record included two hat tricks against Austria, one against Luxembourg and four goals in a 120 win over Albania. Az v legszebb gljrt jr, 14. alkalommal odatlt Pusks Ferenc-. But we dont look at the table every day so if we simply take it step by step well see where it takes us.. He said: To be honest, I am Romanian and have nothing to do with his name. They called and invited me to London. Cardiff boss Neil Warnock has fun with the names of Reading players before Sunday's Championship game. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola. [18] In January 2018 he was recalled by Inter, thus leaving Benevento with a total of 34 appearances and 8 goals. He stated, I think nothing of popping up at centre-half or full-back to cover a colleague who has to leave his position. In addition to scoring an abundance of goals himself, he also created so many for other players. [20] He was considered by Manchester United to strengthen a squad ravaged by the Munich Air Disaster in 1958, but because of FA rules regarding foreigners and Pusks' not knowing the English language, stand-in manager Jimmy Murphy could not fulfill his wish of signing the Hungarian. How can Georges last name have the letter C in the middle and Ferencs last name have the letter K? But the Reading striker does not like to draw parallels with the Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas because he is from Romania. Pusks was born in Budapest on 2 April 1927. In 1948, he was the top goal scorer in Europe. Many football commentators are adamant that this was the best cup final ever seen. Video, 00:00:19Whoops! Video, 00:01:24, Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence, 'Can I finish? Though they have the same pronunciation, their spelling is different. But all the team are good. Pusks played the entire 1954 World Cup final against West Germany with a hairline fracture. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Undoubtedly, it seems, the readers of World Soccer knew what they were talking about. Join the discussion or compare with others! Pusks was an out-and-out goalscorer, he would never come back for the ball or spray it around the field, which was why he complemented Di Stfano so perfectly. But the Reading striker does not like to draw parallels with the Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas because he is from. Not content with this, on seventy minutes Pusks drilled in an unstoppable shot with his legendary left foot to put his team 6-1 up. I did well. In his first full game as a fully-fledged Meringue he scored four goals against the Catalans themselves. [22] He went on to play 85 games and scored 84 times for Hungary. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. [17] It was here where he received the nickname "csi" or "Buddy". He was the top scorer in the Hungarian League on four occasions and in 1948 he was the top goal scorer in Europe. At this time, Argentine football had descended into a state of paralysis due to an acrimonious players strike and Di Stfano took advantage to leave his native country. 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Video, 00:00:19, '22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight' Video, 00:00:57, '22m followers doesn't make it a 50-50 fight', Burn hopes to end Newcastle trophy drought. Ill do it my way. He moved to Austria and then Italy. Can Everton ever be great again? Ferenc Pusks (Hungarian pronunciation:[frnts puka], UK: /frnts pk, pk/ FERR-ents PUUSH-ksh, PUUSH-kash;[2][3][4] born Ferenc Purczeld;[1] 1 April 1927 17 November 2006) was a Hungarian football player and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the sport's first international superstar. Corrections? Up Next. [32] Puca scored his first EFL Championship hat-trick against Wigan Athletic on 30 November 2019 in a 3-1 victory, with the goals all coming in the space of 4 minutes 54 seconds. Puscas, back in his native land, means Rifleman.. Some may argue that they are not related because their surnames are not identical. The scores contain links to the article on football in the Helsinki Olympics and the round in question.[26]. Royals pair George Puscas and Pele - or Judilson Mamadu Tuncar Gomes to give him his full name - are namesakes of legendary Hungarian player Ferenc Puskas and Brazilian great Pele. Video, 00:00:47'They've got Puskas and Pele haven't they?'. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. In 1993, he returned to Hungary and took temporary charge of the Hungarian national team. [citation needed], Pusks scored three goals in the two first-round matches Hungary played at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. [44] During his four-year tenure at Panathinaikos, Pusks helped the team secure one Greek Championship in 1972. It was the last time that they were to win the competition as the passage of time was starting to catch up with them but what an impression they had left on the British psyche. They played together for Real Madrid for a total of six seasons. During eight seasons with Real, Pusks played 180 La Liga games and scored 156 goals. But all the team are good. Ill be the Romanian Puscas. Updates? Puskas was also excellent at the set pieces, often scoring a powerful direct free-kicks. . He instantly caught the eye of the club President Santiago Bernabu and a bid immediately followed. Di Stfano had found his perfect partner. Can Everton ever be great again? [51] In a state funeral, his coffin was moved from Pusks Ferenc Stadion to Heroes' Square for a military salute. [citation needed]. Pusks, who was now 31, had put on over 18 kilos in weight and had a visible belly. After returning to Europe, the players parted ways. I met all the big footballers who were there and got a lot of help from people like Javier Zanetti, Rodrigo Palacio and Esteban Cambiasso.. The 24-year-old loves celebrating his goals by simulating firing a rifle and he was doing just that on Tuesday as he scored on his first start against Blackburn after a three-month lay-off with a hernia injury. I trained with them and even did a session with Arsene Wenger coaching. [39] Puca then gave Romania a half-time lead after scoring a double against Germany in the semi-finals, but Romania eventually lost the match 42. Lying in sixth and seventh position were the only two strikers whose careers had coincided at the same club. [45], Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 15:21, 2019 UEFA European Championship qualifiers, "Internazionale vs. Celtic 26 February 2015 Soccerway", "BENEVENTO CLINCH SERIE A PROMOTION FOR FIRST TIME", "Inter, Puscas torna dal Benevento e va subito al Novara", "Serie B, Cittadella-Novara 13. It is because of everyone that we as strikers get our chances.. In 1953, they also won the 1948-53 Central European International Cup. He said: I enjoy playing with Lucas. He scored both goals in the 21 victory over Sevilla FC in the Copa final. [20] During his career at Budapest Honvd, Pusks helped the club win five Hungarian League titles. He started his phenomenal career at River Plate, at the age of 19, although initially he was loaned out to Club Atltico Huracn where his dashing play and eye for goal earned him his sobriquet La Saeta Rubia or the Blond Arrow. The insurrection was quickly suppressed but Pusks and several of his teammates decided not to return to Hungary and, as a result, FIFA effectively placed him in quarantine and he was banned from playing. The name back home in Romania means rifleman.. 3. Puscas who needed an operation told SunSport: Its been a few tough months. Im always close to the players because we believe we can achieve big things., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. The scoring feats of both Di Stfano and Pusks have stood the test of time. Following that, it drew a lot of attention, as many football fans wanted to know if the young player was descended from a legendary football player. [31] On 18 August 2019 he scored two goals on his home league debut for the Royals against Cardiff City. For footballing cognoscenti of a certain age, the memory of the first live European Cup Final they ever witnessed on their television screens lives on forever. When the final whistle blew Di Stfano had notched a hat-trick, yet his performance had been overshadowed by his compaero Ferenc Pusks who had slotted home an astounding four goals. The partnership worked because he acknowledged that his striking cohort was always going to be the star man and he was content with that. Puscas quickly established himself as a fans favourite at the Madejski Stadium for his hard-working performances. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Several high-profile European teams had shown interest in signing Pusks so for the fascist regime of Franco having a communist superstar move to Spain was a considerable propaganda coup. But the Reading striker does not like to draw parallels with the Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas because he is from Romania. After Hungary unexpectedly lost the 1954 World Cup final to West Germany, a team they had defeated 8-3 at the group stage, Pusks claimed in an interview with France Football that his opponents had been doped, citing the fact that a number of them came down with jaundice after the final as evidence. [10] Puca ended his loan to Bari with 18 appearances, 5 goals and 1 assist. He did not just have a powerful shot, but precision as well. In 1937, his father changed the family name to Pusks. Im too fat.. Pusks proved to be the perfect foil for Di Stfano but more importantly he was happy for his partner to be considered the star of the team. Ferenc Pusks ( Hungarian pronunciation: [frnts puka], UK: / frnts pk, pk / FERR-ents PUUSH-ksh, PUUSH-kash; [2] [3] [4] born Ferenc Purczeld; [1] 1 April 1927 - 17 November 2006) was a Hungarian football player and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the sport's first international [citation needed], Pusks also played a further 39 games for Real in the European Cup, scoring 35 goals. The Times described it as a European Cup final of high artistry, superb forward play and astonishing goals. In 2007, World Soccer magazine judged it to be the third best game ever seen. The Spanish matadors emphatic slaying of Eintracht Frankfurt by seven goals to three is the most famous final in the history of the European Cup. Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. In the final itself, Real beat Eintracht Frankfurt 73 with Pusks scoring four goals[13] and di Stfano scoring three. Despite sharing a surname, George Puscas is not related to Ferenc Puskas. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Omissions? [citation needed] At the same time, both AC Milan and Juventus attempted to sign him, but then he received a two-year ban from UEFA for refusing to return to Budapest,[39] which prevented him from playing in Europe. But we dont look at the table every day so if we simply take it step by step well see where it takes us.. He even broke into the clubs training ground during the first lockdown just so he could train on his own. The Madrid coach was given the order to get him fit. He was the son of former footballer Ferenc Pusks Senior. - Warnock, 'They've got Puskas and Pele haven't they?' View our online Press Pack. There is no evidence that he is related to one of the "greatest players of all time". He said: Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. Budapest Honvd entered the European Cup in 1956 and were drawn against Athletic Bilbao in the first round. George Puscas joined Reading from Inter Milan this summer. He played an individual version of total football, long before the term had been coined. Ferenc Pusks was undoubtedly one of the best football players of all time. As the BBC commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme mused on air, Koran always seems to know everything but he didnt know he would not be on television tonight!. [42], In 1967, at the age of 40, he appeared in a fundraising friendly game for South Liverpool, the English non-League side, in front of a 10,000-strong sell-out crowd at the club's Holly Park stadium.[43]. Pusks himself was seemingly nonplussed by his interest, protesting, I cant play. [7] He played his first Serie B match later on 22 September 2015 in the 41 away loss to Crotone, starting and playing for 57 minutes. The majority of players who found a place in the top 10 were, unsurprisingly, forwards but they were often the sole focal point of a single team rather than operating in a goal-scoring partnership. The outrage began on social media in April 2015, when a Twitter user posted a tweet. Puscas is one of the characters in the Reading dressing room. We find each other well on the pitch. [38] In 1993, he took charge of the Hungary national team for four games, including a 42 friendly victory against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin, where Hungary came from two goals down to eventually beat their opponents.[47]. However, the talent and the eye for goal had not diminished. Who Is George Puskas Father? Video, 00:01:00No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! For aged just 16 Arsenal brought him over to London for a one-week trial after scouts flew to Romania to watch him playing for Bihor Oradea. The user posted two photos, one . He was a striker and used to stay with me after training to teach me a lot of things. djat most elszr parasportol rdemelte ki, ugyanis az amputlt lb Marcin Oleksy ollozs tallata kapta a legtbb szavazatot.Oleksy tavaly novemberben a mankjra tmaszkodva ollzott a kapu bal als sarkba az amputlt lbak Warta Poznan-Stal Rzeszow lengyel bajnoki mrkzsen. 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