Puskas

British

/ ˈpʊskəs /

noun

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

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Arsenal will now hope to avenge that heartbreak in perfect fashion in Hungary at Puskas Arena.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The final will be played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, 30 May.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

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

“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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