GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of football's greatest icons. On 4 August 2015, Puca, along with his teammate Gaston Camara, were sent on loan at Serie B for the 201516 season. He appears in Wonder Striker (A csodacsatr). Wolves won the 1954 match 32, with the 1993 match ending in a 11 draw. They played together for Real Madrid for a total of six seasons. Alfredo Di Stfano was born in Buenos Aires on 4 July 1926 where, according to legend, he built up his extraordinary stamina running through the streets of the capital. But the club were first docked 20 points for financial irregularities before the authorities relegated them two divisions to Serie D. Inter exercised their buy-back option before promptly selling him to Reading on a five-year deal in August 2019. Puscas is one of the characters in the Reading dressing room. I had to do the surgery but now Im feeling fit and good. GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of footballs greatest icons. Puscas, back in his native land, means Rifleman.. 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.. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. . In Spain, he was known as Caoncito Pum (the booming cannon). 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, 00:01:00No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini, Whoops! Known as the "Galloping Major",[6] in 1995, he was recognized as the greatest top division scorer of the 20th century by the IFFHS. He had first played for the Hungarian national team in 1945, and he quickly made a name for himself as the possessor of an incredibly accurate left-footed shot. Yet while he is not proud to be a namesake of a man seen as a God by bitter rivals in a neighbouring country, he loves what the names means. He also scored directly from a corner kick. 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. He was the top scorer in LaLiga for four seasons. Pusks was born in Budapest on 2 April 1927. GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of footballs greatest icons. Topics Transfers Video, 00:00:47, 'They've got Puskas and Pele haven't they? Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. He was buried under the dome of the St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest on 9 December 2006. 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!. [37] Pusks did not return to Hungary until 1981.[38]. Magazines such as Charles Buchans Football Monthly or annuals such as the Topical Times or Football Champions could only herald their achievements via the printed word and the occasional piece of colour photography, at a time when most young supporters were just as likely to get their weekly football fix from reading about Melchester Rovers. But we dont look at the table every day so if we simply take it step by step well see where it takes us.. His mother, Margit Bir (19041976), was a seamstress. Di Stfano was a prolific striker for his club scoring 100 goals in 110 appearances. He was eventually sold to Serie B Palermo in 2018 and enjoyed a great season football-wise, making 33 outings and scoring nine goals. Alfredo became the heart and soul of Real. 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. Im really excited to come and play for Reading playing in England has been a big ambition for me. By 1960, The European Broadcasting Union was able to provide the technical cooperation needed for the simultaneous transmission of television broadcasts across national borders. [23] Together with Zoltn Czibor, Sndor Kocsis, Jzsef Bozsik, and Nndor Hidegkuti, he formed the nucleus of the Golden Team that was to remain unbeaten for 32 consecutive games. The scoring feats of both Di Stfano and Pusks have stood the test of time. Pusks eventually became a major (Hungarian: rnagy), which led to the nickname "The Galloping Major". It was my first experience moving to another country. [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. Pusks started his career in Hungary playing for Kispest and Budapest Honvd. The Romania international pens a five-year deal with the Championship club and follows the arrival of Pele, Raphael Barbosa and Lucas Joao on Tuesday. Ending the Golden years with a silver medal at the 1955-60 Central European International Cup, making it a grand total of two gold/titles and two silver for the Mighty Magyars. The outrage began on social media in April 2015, when a Twitter user posted a tweet. We find each other well on the pitch. We might lose one game but must keep going and think about the next one. They called and invited me to London. He was a striker and used to stay with me after training to teach me a lot of things. Many football commentators are adamant that this was the best cup final ever seen. But the Reading striker does not like to draw parallels with the Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas because he is from Romania. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. In 1993, he returned to Hungary and took temporary charge of the Hungarian national team. Video, 00:02:59. Video, 00:03:36Burn hopes to end Newcastle trophy drought, Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence. They called and invited me to London. After becoming a Spanish citizen in 1961, he represented Spain at the 1962 World Cup, but he failed to score a goal in four matches. Most football fans in the United Kingdom could probably tell you that. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. There is no evidence that he is related to one of the "greatest players of all time". Puscas, back in his native land, means Rifleman.. [citation needed], In 1962, Pusks became a naturalized a Spanish citizen,[41] and subsequently played four times for Spain. And with Brentford losing four out of their last six games, the Royals are only six points behind the second automatic promotion spot. 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. At the end of the last century, the editorial team set out to survey their readers to find out who they considered to be the best footballers ever seen in the 20th century stating: We at World Soccer like to believe that our readers are more discerning than those of other football magazines, with a greater appreciation of the game and its tactics.. Puskas had excellent ball control, mostly with his left foot, and had a great first touch of the ball giving very quick and precise passing and crossing. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. In 1956 Pusks was playing a match with Honved in Spain when the Hungarian Revolution broke out, and he joined a number of his teammates in defecting to Spain. He even broke into the clubs training ground during the first lockdown just so he could train on his own. The highlight of his coaching career came in 1971 when he guided Panathinaikos to the European Cup final, where they lost 20 to AFC Ajax. No other striking duo has ever come close and this is even more remarkable considering that they were both, at the time, 33 years of age. Despite his wide travels, his only other success came with South Melbourne Hellas, with whom he won the National Soccer League title in 1991, as well as an NSL Cup in 1990 and two Dockerty Cup titles in 1989 and 1991. Puscas who needed an operation told SunSport: Its been a few tough months. GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of football's greatest icons. [11] On 27 August he made his Serie B debut for Benevento as a substitute replacing Fabio Ceravolo in the 71st minute and scoring his first goal 8 minutes later in a 20 home win over SPAL. He is still to this day the only player to achieve this feat in a European Cup final. Video, 00:00:26, 'Can I finish? As a player he displayed arrogance and selfishness but operating in the role of a deep-lying centre-forward, he was extremely effective. The West German side had faced the Scottish Champions Rangers in the semi-final and put twelve goals past them over the two ties. It is 18 May 1960 and at Glasgows Hampden Park the combined talents of Di Stfano, the Argentine, and Pusks, the Hungarian, are about be transmitted to an expectant Home Nations audience via their primitive monochrome television sets. 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. He was a striker and used to stay with me after training to teach me a lot of things. All that was about to change. The name back home in Romania means rifleman.. [15], Puca started his second season with Benevento by playing 80 minutes in a 40 home defeat against Perugia in the third round of Coppa Italia. GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of football's greatest icons. Az v legszebb gljrt jr, 14. alkalommal odatlt Pusks Ferenc-. On 18 June 2019, he obtained the penalty from which he scored the opener in a 41 victory over Croatia. [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]. [14] In October 2009, FIFA announced the introduction of the FIFA Pusks Award, awarded to the player who has scored the "most beautiful goal" over the past year. They played together for Real Madrid for a total of six seasons. Pusks himself was seemingly nonplussed by his interest, protesting, I cant play. Pusks scored 240 goals in 260 appearances for Real, including 35 goals in 39 European Cup appearances. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola, How 'listener' Howe has improved Newcastle. They played together for Real Madrid for a total of six seasons. Pusks, who was now 31, had put on over 18 kilos in weight and had a visible belly. 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. Read |The immortal talents of Ferenc Pusks. He played for the Army side Honvd FC who were returning from a European Cup tie against Athletic Club when the Hungarian uprising of 1956 took place. [25][26] On 3 November 2018, he registered his first league goal for the Sicilian team by scoring in the 90th minute of a 21 victory over Cosenza. Sud-americanii au jucat o or n 10", "Puca a marcat primul gol pentru naional, dup 7 minute de la debutul ntr-un meci oficial", "gy lett Pusksbl s Pelbl 61 v utn Puscas s Pele", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Puca&oldid=1141920008, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 February 2023, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 15:21. Arsenal said they would wait a year before signing me for their academy so I went home and in that time Inter Milan offered me a contract without trials. The partnership worked because he acknowledged that his striking cohort was always going to be the star man and he was content with that. 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. In subsequent European campaigns, he would score a further three hat-tricks, including one in the 1962 final against Benfica, which Real lost 53. In 1958, two years after the Hungarian Revolution, he emigrated to Spain where he played for Real Madrid. He deserves his 20 goals. I trained with them and even did a session with Arsene Wenger coaching. Ferenc Puskas, the Hungarian soccer player of Real Madrid, with his car in front of the stadium Santiago Bernabeu Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, Spain. Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. Suspiciously, he did not make an immediate impact during his first six appearances for Real and after some insipid and uninspiring performances, Barcelona decided to sell their interest in the player. He said: Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. [35], Because of his Hungarian ancestry, Puca could have represented Hungary via naturalisation. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Puskas was also excellent at the set pieces, often scoring a powerful direct free-kicks. [27] At the end of the season, with Palermo relegated to Serie D, Internazionale exercised their buy back option for the Romanian forward. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. But the Reading striker does not like to draw parallels with the Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas because he is from. 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. Despite sharing a last name, George Puscas is not related to Ferenc Puskas. Ill play Puscas in Romanian.. Some, including Bozsik, returned to Hungary while others, including Czibor, Kocsis and Pusks, found new clubs in Western Europe. He was eventually sold to Serie B Palermo in 2018 and enjoyed a great season football-wise, making 33 outings and scoring nine goals. [41] On 17 November that year, he scored his first goal in a 30 UEFA Nations League defeat of Lithuania. Video, 00:00:19Whoops! Ill do it my way. Video, 00:03:36, Burn hopes to end Newcastle trophy drought, Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence. At that age, you just see them both as big clubs and Inter wanted me at that moment so I went there.. 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. Not bad for an overweight, ageing player with a beer belly. After retiring as a player, Pusks became a coach and managed teams in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Pusks was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2000. They summoned[clarification needed] their families from Budapest, and despite opposition from FIFA and the Hungarian football authorities, they organised a fundraising tour of Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Brazil. [14] In June 2017 he scored the goal that sealed Benevento's promotion to Serie A. [citation needed], Pusks scored three goals in the two first-round matches Hungary played at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. In the final itself, Real beat Eintracht Frankfurt 73 with Pusks scoring four goals[13] and di Stfano scoring three. [24] During this run, they became Olympic Champions in 1952, beating Yugoslavia 20 in the final in Helsinki. #ReadingFC can confirm the signing of Romanian international George Puca on a five-year deal from @Inter#ByGeorge. He made his first senior appearance for Kispest in November 1943 in a match against Nagyvradi AC. 3 George Puscas celebrates his goals for Reading and Romania by simulating shooting a rifle 3 Despite sharing a surname, George Puscas is not related to Ferenc Puskas. He said: To be honest, I am Romanian and have nothing to do with his name. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. It is no wonder with the superstars at Mancinis disposal that Pucas only made seven appearances for Inter and ended up being loaned out to Bari, Benevento and Novara. The result meant that Real had won the trophy for five years in a row. He said: I enjoy playing with Lucas. If the new signings at the Madejski Stadium can live up to their namesakes, then Reading fans are certainly in for a treat. 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. So far, nothing has established his relationship with Ferenc Puskas. I thought he was a genius. [4] On 4 April 2014, Puca played his first match as a starter for Internazionale, a 11 home draw against Parma, he was replaced by Mateo Kovai in the 46th minute.[5]. It was the time before the advent of saturated coverage of European football. Puscas got his Serie A breakthrough at the San Siro under the management of former Manchester City Premier League-winning coach Roberto Macini. 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.. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. Torino, who had lost most of their squad in the devastating Superga Air Disaster wanted to build their new team around him but, in 1949, like several South American players, he signed for the appropriately named Millonarios of Bogot who were able to offer fabulous wages to attract foreign players as Colombia had left FIFA and were therefore not bound by its restrictions. This was because in the 1950s, Wolves played a game against Honvd in a memorable friendly match, which Pusks played in. With Honved he won five Hungarian championships (194950, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955) and was the top goal scorer in all of Europe in 1948. 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.. He said: To be honest, I am Romanian and have nothing to do with his name. 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. Alfredo Di Stfano was born in Buenos Aires on 4 July 1926 where, according to legend, he built up his extraordinary stamina running through the streets of the capital. He played an individual version of total football, long before the term had been coined. Just before the hour mark, Pusks added the fourth Madrid goal from the penalty spot and five minutes later completed his hat-trick with a rare header, the cross supplied by Paco Gento. I did well. At the end of the day, we do our best. He said: I enjoy playing with Lucas. [22] He went on to play 85 games and scored 84 times for Hungary. Club career [ edit] Inter Milan [ edit] The user posted two photos, one of George and one of Ferenc, with the caption, George Puscas, 18, is a footballers name. Bizarrely enough, Pusks was at the centre of a bitter controversy which meant that the final almost did not take place. [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. On 15 July, Puca was loaned to Serie B side Benevento on a 2-years loan deal. Cardiff boss Neil Warnock has fun with the names of Reading players before Sunday's Championship game. Puscas quickly established himself as a fans favourite at the Madejski Stadium for his hard-working performances. Ill be the Romanian Puscas. In 1948, he was the top goal scorer in Europe. I did well. Subsequently Real lost to their Iberian neighbours Benfica in the 1962 final yet what is sometimes overlooked is that Pusks scored another hat-trick at the age of 35, making him the only player to score three goals or more in two European Cup Finals. And now pairing up with 20-goal Luas Joao up front, the Royals certainly have the firepower to cause anyone in the Championship a serious threat. After the success of its pan-continental televising of the iconic Eurovision Song Contest from 1956 onwards, they made the bold choice to expand into sporting coverage. In the game against UD Las Palmas on 4 January 1959, Pusks and Alfredo di Stfano scored hat-tricks in a 101 win. [5] A forward, he scored 84 goals in 85 international matches for Hungary and played four international matches for Spain. He scored 20 or more goals in each of his first six seasons in the Spanish league, and won the Pichichi four times: in 1960, 1961, 1963, and 1964, scoring 25, 28, 26 and 21 goals, respectively. In the following season he began Real's 195960 European Cup campaign with a hat-trick against Jeunesse Esch and in the semi-final against FC Barcelona, as Pusks once again guided Real into the final with three goals over two legs. Few, however, had been able to glimpse their skills apart from the odd clip on television or a feature at the cinema on Path News. Puskas had one of the most powerful left shots in history and often scored from 30 to 35 metres from goal. 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. [citation needed], Pusks also played a further 39 games for Real in the European Cup, scoring 35 goals. [6] On 9 August he made his debut for Bari as a substitute replacing Anthony Partipilo in the 60th minute of a 21 home defeat against Foggia in the second round of Coppa Italia. [17] It was here where he received the nickname "csi" or "Buddy". But all the team are good. Who does George Puscas play for? His scoring capabilities were remarkable, nearly averaging 1 goal per match in his career. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola. Eintracht pulled a goal back but shortly after Pusks slipped a pass through to Di Stfano who raced past the German defence to complete his own hat-trick. Video, 00:00:47'They've got Puskas and Pele haven't they?'. Video, 00:01:24, Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence, 'Can I finish? Mr A. Collombin, the manager of the Cumberland Hotel, presents a souvenir ashtray to Ferenc Puskas , captain of the Hungarian football team, during a. Two minutes from the end of the match Pusks scored a late equalizer but the goal was disallowed due to an offside call. The user posted two photos . Video, 00:01:08. Could the EFL Cup final change Karius' career? 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 . The outrage began on social media in April 2015, when a Twitter user posted a tweet. Corrections? 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. Although never proven, many suspected that General Franco had been the Deus Ex Machina behind the signing. Video, 00:01:24Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence, 'Can I finish? [44] His family name, Puca, originates from the Hungarian Pusks. Among his early teammates was his childhood friend and future international teammate Jzsef Bozsik. Boss Veljko Paunovic revealed how the Romanian is always entertaining the players in their WhatsApp group by posting funny messages and videos. In the qualifying rounds they beat Everton in the quarter-finals on away goals, then defeated Red Star Belgrade in the semis. He scored both goals in the 21 victory over Sevilla FC in the Copa final. Had history taken a different course, he might have been there already. 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. And now pairing up with 20-goal Luas Joao up front, the Royals certainly have the firepower to cause anyone in the Championship a serious threat. In 2013, the then-Hungarian head coach Sndor Egervri went to watch him play in the Romanian second division, but gave up on him[36] by saying that there are already players of his ability in Hungary. [22], On 8 August 2018, Puca joined Palermo and subsequently signed a four-year contract. [46], When Wolverhampton Wanderers opened their renovated stadium Molineux in 1993, Pusks visited the newly opened stadium as an honorary guest to watch the friendly match between Wolves and Budapest Honvd, which was a match to christen the new opening of the stadium. Pusks scored 512 goals in 528 appearances for the Spanish club and was instrumental in Real Madrids five consecutive league championships (196165) and three European Cup titles. Despite sharing a surname, George Puscas is not related to Ferenc Puskas. During the 1950s, he was both a prominent member and captain of the Hungarian national team, known as the Mighty Magyars. In 1993 Pusks returned to Budapest, where in 2002 the football stadium was renamed in his honour. Then Di Stfano started to dominate proceedings. 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