Antonín Panenka secured Czechoslovakia’s victory in the UEFA European Championship final in 1976 with his legendary chipped penalty, a moment that forever changed the game and gave the world the term “Panenka”. His name has become part of football’s vocabulary and remains a symbol of courage, creativity, and brilliance on the pitch.
Antonín Panenka
Football legend, UEFA Euro 1976 champion, and the man behind one of the most iconic penalties in football history.