He was the top scorer in LaLiga for four seasons. Read |When Real Madrid offered Alfredo Di Stfano to Manchester United, The BBC had even taken the bold step of displacing the great figure of TV mystery of the time, Koran, whose usual invitation to a half hour of intrigue was withdrawn to make space for the live coverage of the game. But the Reading striker does not like to draw parallels with the Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas because he is from. [citation needed], During his first La Liga season, Pusks scored four hat-tricks, including one in his second game, against Sporting de Gijn on 21 September 1958. Most football fans in the United Kingdom could probably tell you that Alfredo Di Stfano and his partner Ferenc Pusks were the best strikers in Europe, if not the world. This was because in the 1950s, Wolves played a game against Honvd in a memorable friendly match, which Pusks played in. Many football commentators are adamant that this was the best cup final ever seen. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola. [9] On 1 March, Puca scored twice in a 40 home win over Ternana. After retiring as a player, Pusks became a coach and managed teams in Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. 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. Video, 00:00:26'Can I finish? 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. 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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. As a result of this pioneering decision, The United Kingdom and twelve other countries were set to be treated to a footballing master class. Name in home country: George Alexandru Puca Date of birth: Apr 8, 1996 Place of birth: Marghita Age: 26 Height: 1,88 m Citizenship: Romania Position: Attack - Centre-Forward Foot: right Player agent: Wasserman Current club: Genoa CFC Joined: Aug 25, 2022 Contract expires: Jun 30, 2023 Contract option: Obligation to buy with conditions On loan It was time for Pusks to respond and he did emphatically, scoring from an extraordinarily difficult angle to add Madrids third on the stroke of half-time. View our online Press Pack. He said: To be honest, I am Romanian and have nothing to do with his name. 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. At the end of the day, we do our best. Here the situation became complicated. The social media outrage began in April 2015 when a Twitter user posted a tweet. [citation needed], Pusks also played a further 39 games for Real in the European Cup, scoring 35 goals. He helped Real win La Liga five times in a row between 1961 and 1965 and the Copa del Generalsimo in 1962. [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. A capacity crowd of 127,000 packed into the stadium to watch Eintracht Frankfurt take on the might of Real Madrid, who had won the previous four finals. [44] His family name, Puca, originates from the Hungarian Pusks. 2023 BBC. Read |The immortal talents of Ferenc Pusks. Alfredo became the heart and soul of Real. He was the son of former footballer Ferenc Pusks Senior. On 18 June 2019, he obtained the penalty from which he scored the opener in a 41 victory over Croatia. [citation needed], Pusks returned to Hungary for the first time in 1981 and in 1990, he made Budapest his home again. Im always close to the players because we believe we can achieve big things., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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, 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. Puscas who needed an operation told SunSport: Its been a few tough months. "Pusks scared the hell out of goalkeepers from the 30-35 metre range. Video, 00:02:44How 'listener' Howe has improved Newcastle. I was doing all the treatments but it wasnt getting better. Puscas quickly established himself as a fans favourite at the Madejski Stadium for his hard-working performances. He was a striker and used to stay with me after training to teach me a lot of things. I had to do the surgery but now Im feeling fit and good. [19] As the army club, Honvd used conscription to acquire the best Hungarian players leading to the recruitment of Zoltn Czibor and Sndor Kocsis. The scores contain links to the article on 1954 FIFA World Cup and the round in question. But the Reading striker does not like to draw parallels with the Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas because he is from Romania. Were looking of course towards second and achieving great things. [16] On 20 August, Puca made his Serie A debut for Benevento in a 21 away defeat against Sampdoria. It is because of everyone that we as strikers get our chances.. In Spain he is known also under the nickname of Pancho. And with Brentford losing four out of their last six games, the Royals are only six points behind the second automatic promotion spot. Before 1950 the club name was Kispesti A.C. 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Puskas was also excellent at the set pieces, often scoring a powerful direct free-kicks. The name back home in Romania means rifleman.. While his famous name has seen him mentioned in the same breath as Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas, the 23-year-old Romanian version . Ill do things my way. I was doing all the treatments but it wasnt getting better. I was doing all the treatments but it wasnt getting better. Pusks eventually became a major (Hungarian: rnagy), which led to the nickname "The Galloping Major". Rezerva Budescu a adus victoria tricolorilor. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Could the EFL Cup final change Karius' career? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. However, the talent and the eye for goal had not diminished. Pusks scored 240 goals in 260 appearances for Real, including 35 goals in 39 European Cup appearances. After retiring as a player, he became a coach. Who Is George Puskas Father? Pusks rounded the goalkeeper but instead of scoring, passed the ball across an open goal for his partner to bury it into the empty net. He was eventually sold to Serie B Palermo in 2018 and enjoyed a great season football-wise, making 33 outings and scoring nine goals. 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. After returning to Europe, the players parted ways. Why Do Some People Call Football Soccer? It was the match that suddenly opened British eyes to the wider European game. He is still to this day the only player to achieve this feat in a European Cup final. 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. 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. During eight seasons with Real, Pusks played 180 La Liga games and scored 156 goals. So far, nothing has established his relationship with Ferenc Puskas. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. Puscas, back in his native land, means Rifleman.. [23][24] The deal was reported to be worth 3.25 million plus bonuses. Sky News breaking news, headlines and top stories from business, politics, entertainment and more in worldwide. I did well. Pusks started his career in Hungary playing for Kispest and Budapest Honvd. Puscas quickly established himself as a fans favourite at the Madejski Stadium for his hard-working performances. Many football commentators are adamant that this was the best cup final ever seen. We find each other well on the pitch. I trained with them and even did a session with Arsene Wenger coaching. [24] During this run, they became Olympic Champions in 1952, beating Yugoslavia 20 in the final in Helsinki. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Could the EFL Cup final change Karius' career? He was also able to dummy his opponents with fake dribbles and would confuse his markers by pretending to go one way before going another. All the things I text and videos is to put a smile on everyones face. [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. Ferenc Puskas, the Hungarian soccer player of Real Madrid, with his car in front of the stadium Santiago Bernabeu Madrid, Castilla La Mancha, Spain. Puscas who needed an operation told SunSport: Its been a few tough months. However, a few months later, Pusks joined Real Madrid and at the age of 31 embarked on the second phase of his career. 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. At that age, you just see them both as big clubs and Inter wanted me at that moment so I went there.. [3] On 26 February 2015, he made his UEFA Europa League debut as a substitute replacing Rodrigo Palacio in the 89th minute of a 10 home win over Celtic. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup, '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. Super Puscas, tripletta", "UFFICIALE: Palermo, colpo in attacco: arriva Puscas", "Palermo l-a transferat pe George Puca", "Inter l vinde pe George Pusca pe 3 milioane de euro. The name back home in Romania means rifleman.. 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. 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. 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. Parents, and Is Hes Related To Ferenc Puskas? 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. No player has ever scored in five consecutive finals since. 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 . His scoring capabilities were remarkable, nearly averaging 1 goal per match in his career. Real won LaLiga in his first two seasons, and again in 1956/57, but from 1955 onwards the club had a new focus to establish themselves as the best side in Europe via their dominance of the newly created European Cup. 'They've got Puskas and Pele haven't they?' 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Video, 00:03:36Burn hopes to end Newcastle trophy drought, Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence. We might lose one game but must keep going and think about the next one. Pusks scored two goals in each game against England. The outrage began on social media in April 2015, when a Twitter user posted a tweet. Real would have to be at the top of their game to overcome them. 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. He said: I enjoy playing with Lucas. [44] During his four-year tenure at Panathinaikos, Pusks helped the team secure one Greek Championship in 1972. He appears in Wonder Striker (A csodacsatr). And with Brentford losing four out of their last six games, the Royals are only six points behind the second automatic promotion spot. He said: Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. In his first full game as a fully-fledged, Pusks, who was now 31, had put on over 18 kilos in weight and had a visible belly. Despite sharing a last name, George Puscas is not related to Ferenc Puskas. [40] During the 196061 season, Pusks scored four times in a game against Elche CF and the following season, he scored five goals against the same team. Could the EFL Cup final change Karius' career? 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.. His mother, Margit Bir (19041976), was a seamstress. The Madrid coach was given the order to get him fit. 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Pusks scored four times at the Olympic tournament,[23] including the opening goal in the final. It was the time before the advent of saturated coverage of European football. Lying in sixth and seventh position were the only two strikers whose careers had coincided at the same club. The user posted two photos, one of George and one of Ferenc, with the caption, George Puscas, 18, is a footballers name. Puscas laughed: I like to keep the atmosphere nice because I know theres a lot of pressure here. Video, 00:01:24Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence, 'Can I finish? 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. I trained with them and even did a session with Arsene Wenger coaching. GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of football's greatest icons. In 1993, he returned to Hungary and took temporary charge of the Hungarian national team. The Spanish authorities produced a ludicrous compromise, Di Stfano would play alternative seasons for both clubs. He deserves his 20 goals. View our online Press Pack. - Warnock, 'They've got Puskas and Pele haven't they?' [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. 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. GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of footballs greatest icons. 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. I did well. [24] Pusks scored in the subsequent 33 draw but Honvd were eliminated 65 on aggregate, and the Hungarian players were left in limbo. 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. - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. Join the discussion or compare with others! Unde va juca atacantul romn", "Puscas regala la vittoria al Palermo al 90', "George Puscas: Reading sign Inter Milan striker on five-year deal", "George Puca signs permanently from Inter Milan", "George Puca a semnat cu Reading! He said: Making my debut under him was my favourite moment. 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 instantly caught the eye of the club President Santiago Bernabu and a bid immediately followed. 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 Why does who owns Manchester United matter? But all the team are good. Im always close to the players because we believe we can achieve big things., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. He said: Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. Puscas quickly established himself as a fans favourite at the Madejski Stadium for his hard-working performances. [citation needed], In 1962, Pusks became a naturalized a Spanish citizen,[41] and subsequently played four times for Spain. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola, How 'listener' Howe has improved Newcastle. 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. Were looking of course towards second and achieving great things. At the end of the day, we do our best. With Honved he won five Hungarian championships (194950, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955) and was the top goal scorer in all of Europe in 1948. By 1960, The European Broadcasting Union was able to provide the technical cooperation needed for the simultaneous transmission of television broadcasts across national borders. Produced a ludicrous compromise, Di Stfano would play alternative seasons for both clubs it was the top scorer LaLiga... 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