[40], Puca earned his first full cap for Romania on 23 May 2018, entering in the 74th minute of a 32 win against Chile. I trained with them and even did a session with Arsene Wenger coaching. He said: Making my debut under him was my favourite moment. However, with the notable exception of his spell at Panathinaikos, Pusks failed to transfer his success as a player to his coaching career. 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. However, a few months later, Pusks joined Real Madrid and at the age of 31 embarked on the second phase of his career. A statue of Pusks was unveiled in 2017 in. There is no evidence that he is related to one of the "greatest players of all time". Puscas is one of the characters in the Reading dressing room. Video, 00:00:26, 'Can I finish? He was 79 years old and was survived by his wife of 57 years, Erzsbet,[50] and their daughter, Anik. 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. [42], Born in Marghita, Puca is of partial Hungarian descent[43] and can understand the Hungarian language. 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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. In 1948, he was the top goal scorer in Europe. 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. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola, How 'listener' Howe has improved Newcastle. Pusks himself was seemingly nonplussed by his interest, protesting, I cant play. In Spain, he was known as Caoncito Pum (the booming cannon). 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. Undoubtedly, it seems, the readers of World Soccer knew what they were talking about. 3. The outrage began on social media in April 2015, when a Twitter user posted a tweet. ', Up Next. Mancini was a great coach. Pusks, who was now 31, had put on over 18 kilos in weight and had a visible belly. Hungary won the championship after finishing top of the table with 11 points. [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. In 1958, two years after the Hungarian Revolution, he emigrated to Spain where he played for Real Madrid. 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. 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. This was because in the 1950s, Wolves played a game against Honvd in a memorable friendly match, which Pusks played in. The Madrid coach was given the order to get him fit. As a result of this pioneering decision, The United Kingdom and twelve other countries were set to be treated to a footballing master class. Parents, and Is Hes Related To Ferenc Puskas? In Spain he is known also under the nickname of Pancho. 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. Mr A. Collombin, the manager of the Cumberland Hotel, presents a souvenir ashtray to Ferenc Puskas , captain of the Hungarian football team, during a. Pusks scored 240 goals in 260 appearances for Real, including 35 goals in 39 European Cup appearances. Omissions? - Warnock, 'They've got Puskas and Pele haven't they?' - Ten Hag almost forgets EFL Cup. Video, 00:00:58'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. 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.. [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. 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 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. [21], Pusks made his debut for Hungary team on 20 August 1945 and scored in a 52 win over Austria. It was a decision they would live to regret. He said: Making my debut under him was my favourite moment. 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. Why does who owns Manchester United matter? [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. During those 90 minutes, football aficionados were treated to a wonderful exhibition of skill from Real and the inspirational goal-scoring duo of Di Stfano and Pusks. Ill be the Romanian Puscas. [35], Because of his Hungarian ancestry, Puca could have represented Hungary via naturalisation. Had history taken a different course, he might have been there already. At the end of the day, we do our best. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. At the end of the day, we do our best. Video, 00:00:58, 'Massive performance' from Man Utd - Ten Hag, No regrets starting Kane on bench - Stellini. Despite sharing a last name, George Puscas is not related to Ferenc Puskas. He said: I enjoy playing with Lucas. His international goal record included two hat tricks against Austria, one against Luxembourg and four goals in a 120 win over Albania. The Spanish authorities produced a ludicrous compromise, Di Stfano would play alternative seasons for both clubs. There he teamed with Alfredo di Stefano to form one of the most dangerous scoring duos in the world. There is no evidence that he is related to one of "the greatest players of all time." So far, nothing has established his relationship with Ferenc Puskas. Mancini was a great coach. Puscas quickly established himself as a fans favourite at the Madejski Stadium for his hard-working performances. [27] At the end of the season, with Palermo relegated to Serie D, Internazionale exercised their buy back option for the Romanian forward. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. 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. The West German side had faced the Scottish Champions Rangers in the semi-final and put twelve goals past them over the two ties. 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. I trained with them and even did a session with Arsene Wenger coaching. 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. Despite this, he scored his fourth goal of the tournament to put Hungary ahead after six minutes, and with Czibor adding another goal two minutes later, it seemed that the pre-tournament favorites would take the title. While his famous name has seen him mentioned in the same breath as Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas, the 23-year-old Romanian version . We might lose one game but must keep going and think about the next one. Puscas would love to play in the Premier League. The scores contain links to the article on football in the Helsinki Olympics and the round in question.[26]. . 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. Puscas is one of the characters in the Reading dressing room. Puscas who needed an operation told SunSport: Its been a few tough months. On 18 June 2019, he obtained the penalty from which he scored the opener in a 41 victory over Croatia. Puskas also used to move the ball in different directions and sideways to go past his opponents with ease. Topics Transfers 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.. I did well. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. But the Reading striker does not like to draw parallels with the Hungary legend Ferenc Puskas because he is from Romania. #ReadingFC can confirm the signing of Romanian international George Puca on a five-year deal from @Inter#ByGeorge. If the new signings at the Madejski Stadium can live up to their namesakes, then Reading fans are certainly in for a treat. Video, 00:01:24, Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence, 'Can I finish? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The authoritative magazine on all matters football, World Soccer, with its pool of renowned expert correspondents, can be relied upon to settle the majority of arguments relating to the game. He helped Real win La Liga five times in a row between 1961 and 1965 and the Copa del Generalsimo in 1962. Then Di Stfano started to dominate proceedings. We find each other well on the pitch. He was a striker and used to stay with me after training to teach me a lot of things. Video, 00:01:08Why does who owns Manchester United matter? The name back home in Romania means rifleman.. 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. Pusks started his career in Hungary playing for Kispest and Budapest Honvd. 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. While playing with Real Madrid, Pusks won four Pichichis and scored seven goals in two European Champions Cup finals. He scored 619 goals in 618 matches in the Hungarian and Spanish leagues and National Cups. 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. Puscas, back in his native land, means Rifleman.. 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. [7][8][9] With 806 goals in 793 official games scored during his career, he is the seventh top goalscorer of all time.[10]. [31] On 18 August 2019 he scored two goals on his home league debut for the Royals against Cardiff City. Arsenal had been following me since I was just 15 playing for my local team. He was no longer the Galloping Major but the Madridistas now affectionately called him, Pusks scored 240 goals in 260 appearances for Real, including 35 goals in 39 European Cup appearances. 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. [citation needed], Pusks returned to Hungary for the first time in 1981 and in 1990, he made Budapest his home again. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola. In the final game of his first season, he and Di Stfano were level as the top scorers in LaLiga. [18] In January 2018 he was recalled by Inter, thus leaving Benevento with a total of 34 appearances and 8 goals. [11] In 1998, he became one of the first ever FIFA/SOS Charity ambassadors. Is George Puscas related to Ferenc Puskas? 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 we dont look at the table every day so if we simply take it step by step well see where it takes us.. Pusks was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2000. During eight seasons with Real, Pusks played 180 La Liga games and scored 156 goals. They were Alfredo Di Stfano and Ferenc Pusks, born within nine months of each other and who, at Hampden Park, Glasgow in 1960, unleashed the full range of their goal-scoring genius. Bizarrely enough, Pusks was at the centre of a bitter controversy which meant that the final almost did not take place. His scoring capabilities were remarkable, nearly averaging 1 goal per match in his career. 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. The name back home in Romania means rifleman.. Most football fans in the United Kingdom could probably tell you that. [48] He was admitted to a Budapest hospital in September 2006[49] and died on 17 November 2006[48] of pneumonia. He initially used the pseudonym "Mikls Kovcs" to help circumvent the minimum age rules[16] before officially signing at the age of 12. 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. I thought he was a genius. Puscas got his Serie A breakthrough at the San Siro under the management of former Manchester City Premier League-winning coach Roberto Macini. Had history taken a different course, he might have been there already. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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. A few English internationals of that time such as Neil Franklin of Stoke City accepted the financial incentives to play there as well. I did well. He was the son of former footballer Ferenc Pusks Senior. Despite sharing a surname, George Puscas is not related to Ferenc Puskas. 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. Im always close to the players because we believe we can achieve big things., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 'Reading have got Puskas and Pele haven't they?' 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.. He did not just have a powerful shot, but precision as well. Had history taken a different course, he might have been there already. Ferenc Pusks' statistics at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, Ferenc Pusks' statistics at the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland. The result meant that Real had won the trophy for five years in a row. He won three European Cups (1959, 1960, 1966), ten national championships (five Hungarian and five Spanish Primera Divisin) and eight top individual scoring honors. [18], Kispest was taken over by the Hungarian Ministry of Defence in 1949, becoming the Hungarian Army team and changing its name to Budapest Honvd. In the game against UD Las Palmas on 4 January 1959, Pusks and Alfredo di Stfano scored hat-tricks in a 101 win. No player has ever scored in five consecutive finals since. [8] On 22 February he played his first entire match for Bari, a 10 away defeat against Virtus Lanciano. Pusks eventually became a major (Hungarian: rnagy), which led to the nickname "The Galloping Major". I trained with them and even did a session with Arsene Wenger coaching. [20] During his career at Budapest Honvd, Pusks helped the club win five Hungarian League titles. He played an individual version of total football, long before the term had been coined. I did well. Video, 00:01:24Klopp uses driving analogy to explain confidence, 'Can I finish? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. He said: I enjoy playing with Lucas. Were looking of course towards second and achieving great things. Real would have to be at the top of their game to overcome them. He deserves his 20 goals. Despite sharing a surname, George Puscas is not related to Ferenc Puskas. Video, 00:01:08. 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. [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]. They called and invited me to London. Many football commentators are adamant that this was the best cup final ever seen. He began his career as a junior with Kispest AC,[13] where his father, who had previously played for the club, was a coach. He also scored directly from a corner kick. [citation needed], Pusks scored three goals in the two first-round matches Hungary played at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. [citation needed]. I was doing all the treatments but it wasnt getting better. We might lose one game but must keep going and think about the next one. He was a striker and used to stay with me after training to teach me a lot of things. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). He moved to Austria and then Italy. A street named jtemet utca near Stadium Bozsik in the Hungarian capital of Budapest (specifically the district of Kispest) was renamed after Pusks precisely one year after the footballer's death. We find each other well on the pitch. Im too fat.. Were looking of course towards second and achieving great things. He was eventually sold to Serie B Palermo in 2018 and enjoyed a great season football-wise, making 33 outings and scoring nine goals. Calvin Harris has cleared up rumors he was to blame for ex-Rita Ora's scrapped album; In the qualifying rounds they beat Everton in the quarter-finals on away goals, then defeated Red Star Belgrade in the semis. Puscas quickly established himself as a fans favourite at the Madejski Stadium for his hard-working performances. [14] In June 2017 he scored the goal that sealed Benevento's promotion to Serie A. I trained with them and even did a session with Arsene Wenger coaching. 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. [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]. '- press officer interrupts Guardiola, How 'listener' Howe has improved Newcastle. 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. It didnt matter. Eintracht scored one last goal. 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. 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. 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. Im always close to the players because we believe we can achieve big things., News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. I had to do the surgery but now Im feeling fit and good. 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. 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. In subsequent European campaigns, he would score a further three hat-tricks, including one in the 1962 final against Benfica, which Real lost 53. [22] He went on to play 85 games and scored 84 times for Hungary. Lying in sixth and seventh position were the only two strikers whose careers had coincided at the same club. He is still to this day the only player to achieve this feat in a European Cup final. GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of footballs greatest icons. GEORGE PUSCAS shares a surname with one of football's greatest icons. Im really excited to come and play for Reading playing in England has been a big ambition for me. Budapest Honvd entered the European Cup in 1956 and were drawn against Athletic Bilbao in the first round. With Honved he won five Hungarian championships (194950, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1955) and was the top goal scorer in all of Europe in 1948. As a result, football players were given military ranks. 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. In 1993 Pusks returned to Budapest, where in 2002 the football stadium was renamed in his honour. 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. They were Alfredo Di Stfano and Ferenc Pusks, born within nine months of each other and who, at Hampden Park, Glasgow in 1960, unleashed the full range of their goal-scoring genius. 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. As the doyen of football correspondents Brian Glanville noted, to his strength, stamina and electric change of pace, Di Stfano added superb ball control. A young Bobby Charlton opined that he had never seen such a complete footballer.. The voting and award process related to the FIFA Pusks Award is detailed in the respective Rules of Allocation. 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. Ferenc Pusks was undoubtedly one of the best football players of all time. They called and invited me to London. [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 grew up outside of Budapest in Kispest, where he made his debut for the small towns football club (known as Honved after World War II) at age 16. The user posted two photos, one of George and one of Ferenc, with the caption, George Puscas, 18, is a footballers name. ", "Romnia Chile 32. 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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. Club career [ edit] Inter Milan [ edit] Puscas laughed: I like to keep the atmosphere nice because I know theres a lot of pressure here. 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. He was buried under the dome of the St Stephen's Basilica in Budapest on 9 December 2006. They had combined to score seven goals against top quality opposition in the final of Europes most prestigious cup competition. All that was about to change. 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. 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