Panenka revives in a friendly match the penalty kick that he popularized in the 70s and that bears his last name

The legendary Czech former footballer Antonin Panenka once again captured attention by recreating his iconic “Panenka-style” penalty during a friendly veterans match played in Alhaurín de la Torre, in Málaga.

Panenka returns to the scene with his unmistakable stamp

At 77 years old, Antonin Panenka showed that class remains intact. During the match held at the El Pinar stadium, the former midfielder executed a Panenka penaltythat technique that made him a world figure: a soft, high shot to the center of the goal to deceive the goalkeeper.

Although on this occasion the ball hit the crossbar, the rebound ended in a goal, unleashing applause from those in attendance who came to witness the spectacle.

The indelible memory of Euro 1976

The name of Antonin Panenka is forever linked to the Euro 1976a tournament in which he signed one of the most memorable moments in international football.

In that final, defending Czechoslovakia, he took the decisive penalty against the German goalkeeper Sepp Maierwith the same style that now bears his name, to give the title to his team in Belgrade.

This technical gesture revolutionized the way of taking penalties and remains valid decades later in professional football.

Veterans party with international flavor

The friendly duel pitted a team of former players from the Czech Republic against the veterans of Deportivo Alhaurín, with the local team winning 8-3.

Beyond the result, the presence of Antonin Panenka was the great attraction of the event, which was also attended by local authorities and diplomatic representatives.

Career and legacy of Antonín Panenka

In addition to his legacy with the Czechoslovakia national team, where he played 59 international matches, Antonin Panenka He spent much of his career in European clubs.

After training at Bohemians Prague, he played for teams such as Like a flash Vienna, where he won league and cup titles, establishing himself as a talented midfielder.

Currently, Panenka remains linked to football as president of FC Bohemians 1905, keeping his influence on the sport alive.

His recent appearance in Spain confirms that his legacy is still valid and that the Panenka penalty It continues to be one of the most elegant and remembered resources in world football.

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