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Puskas

British

/ ˈpʊskəs /

noun

Ferenc (ˈfɛrɛnk). 1927–2006, Hungarian footballer; played for Hungary (1945–56) and Real Madrid (1958–66)

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The goal has also drawn comparisons to Son Heung-min's effort against Burnley in 2019, a winding run which earned the ex-Tottenham forward the 2020 Puskas award.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

His playing career was spent in Australia, primarily with South Melbourne, where he played under Ferenc Puskas, the legendary Hungarian to whom Postecoglou attributes his coaching philosophy.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

The goal was nominated for the prestigious Puskas award, given to the most beautiful goal scored that year.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

“I only wish my mother were still alive to see me cleared of this injustice,” Puskas said in a statement Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

Mr. Theodore Puskas, of Budapest, Hungary, was the first man to suggest a telephone exchange, and soon after exchanges were established.

From Edison, His Life and Inventions by Dyer, Frank Lewis

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