Italy refused to give up, and they continued to fight for an equaliser following the restart. I really struggled. People expected miracles from me, because I was playing for one of the best clubs in the world, but I lost my rhythm and my performances weren’t at the same level. In the 66th minute, Maldini got his foot to a loose aerial ball at the back post, but the talismanic skipper could only hoist his effort over the bar from close range. I’d always liked finding new ways of finishing. They knew something was wrong. The next morning, people who know me closely were asking if I was all right. It seemed like the worst thing that could happen to you. There was euphoria ahead of that game in Turkey – we travelled by coach from the airport with journalists on board. Actually, there’s a famous photo of Uhrin and Patrik sitting in the garden of our hotel in Preston, clearing the air. Please refresh the page and try again. The Netherlands were a good example: we beat them 3-1 at home and drew 0-0 in Rotterdam, and finished ahead of them to win our qualifying group. At club level, though, a lot of teams wanted to sign me – Bordeaux in France, some teams in Spain, five or six clubs in Italy and several in England.
It meant the world to all the supporters. I couldn’t eat – food fell out of my mouth because the muscles were still too weak.
The players accepted me and I always tried my best, even though I only came on for the last 20 minutes of games. I’m lucky that I don’t suffer from any big complications. We had to defend for most of that game and Kouba kept us alive. I shouldn’t have gone. Across the park, they hassled and harried their opponents with great effect.
I sat down with Ferguson and told him that even though I was at the best club in the world, it didn’t make me completely happy – I longed to play regularly. I didn’t consider myself a spot-kick expert by any means, but I scored.
I feared it was going over – it was such a high lob – but luckily it went in. Two nutmegs! One look through their squad list told you how good a team they had. Our last group game against Russia ended up being a crazy match. We faced Italy in our second game, and it was pivotal for us.
It was the first European Championship to feature 16 finalists, following UEFA's decision to expand the tournament from eight … I didn’t realise in that moment how special it actually was. Moments later, Chiesa produced some clever movement off a throw-in to create a few yards of space before pivoting to rifle a long-range effort that whizzed inches beyond the upright. A move on the break, though, would see the 1968 competition winners find the back of the net. Not long after that, and it was the flamboyant Poborsky who was left frustrated by the Italian shot-stopper with a close-range effort that was smothered with aplomb. Before the tournament, we’d experienced an extraordinary season at Slavia, winning the league after a 49-year wait. To be honest, the foul was just outside the box, but I fell into the area. There was such a buzz around with the Queen on the pitch, and our president Vaclav Havel was there. Preston North End receive huge boost in striker chase, Liverpool free to seal shock Championship deal –gossip, Preston North End ready for the move to their new Euxton training ground. At the final whistle, there was pure jubilation in the squad. What Euro 96 knockout games remain? While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant new subscribers' offer? This feature is a part of RETEUROSPECTIVE. Receive news and offers from our other brands? He came to our hotel in London a few days before the final and asked if I’d be interested in joining United. I played for the Manchester United legends team recently, and Alex Ferguson gave a half-hour speech. We played a 4-4-2 formation in our opening match against Germany, with me next to Pavel Kuka upfront. I was pretty nervous before taking my penalty. It was easier for players who arrived from other countries and could speak English. We couldn’t afford to lose.
Luis Figo, Rui Costa, Fernando Couto, Vitor Baia – it was one of the best teams in Portuguese history. In the 29th minute. United had a great squad, but I didn’t speak English and the language barrier was the biggest issue. When Reynald Pedros missed for France, we were in the final – against Germany once again. I was used to overcoming pain as a player. Advert. I got substituted after 88 minutes so had to watch extra time on the bench, but it didn’t last long as Bierhoff scored the Golden Goal. We were playing anti-football. When you go somewhere new, the first two or three months are so important to make a good impression. But I don’t feel any bitterness. Final. But I wanted to play regular football.
Italy continued to pass the ball with purpose, seeking an equaliser, but the Czechs weren’t about to let the Azzurri back into the game easily. Growing up in Czechoslovakia under the communist regime, English wasn’t taught in grammar schools – we only learned Russian. This time, Pavel Kuka was the instigator with some industry to get free from his markers to dink a delightful cross into the centre of the danger zone where Radek Bejbl was waiting to pounce and slam the ball home with ferocious power. Patrik Berger started on the substitutes’ bench, despite playing in most of the qualifiers, and there was a lot of discussion about that. He spoke openly and sincerely about his brain haemorrhage. He had an outstanding tournament, but most fans only remember the end. I believe that there were also large numbers of empty seats for the Czech Republic-Portugal quarter-final at Villa Park and the Czech Republic-France semi-final at Old Trafford. Heading into the fixture on 14 June 1996, Italy had already won their opening match, a 2-1 triumph over Russia on Merseyside. Arrigo Sacchi’s men couldn’t find the breakthrough they needed, and although both teams would draw their final two group games, and Italy held a marginally better goal difference, it was the Czech Republic who progressed, owing to their superior head-to-head record. At the other end, Chiesa continued to cause problems with his pace and determination as he looked to stretch the opposition defence. There was a problem. There wasn’t room for a direct shot, but an idea came to my mind automatically. I still go there regularly and play for the legends team. Some of them had to stand because it was so crowded – it was quite funny when you compare it to these days. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. I’m happy, working as the academy director for the Czech Football Association. Visit ESPN to view Czech Republic squad and player information from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive.
Nedved would make his first appearance as a Lazio player two months later, but you can guarantee Serie A transfer negotiations were not on his mind as half the crowd erupted in jubilation. Suddenly, he almost started to apologise for the fact that my United career lasted only a short time. Moving from Slavia to United in the mid-90s, it was like two different worlds. We didn’t qualify for the 1998 World Cup. It was a massive step in my career, and in my life. GAZZAMANIA From Italia 90 to Euro 96, how one player changed English football, WATCH Euro 96 on ITV: Full fixture schedule and England live stream details, New features you'll love on FourFourTwo.com. When I got a chance to play for the first team, I tried to convince the manager of my qualities. Newcastle gave us a guard of honour and Pavel Srnicek, my international team-mate, congratulated me. We were still in the tournament, when other countries with stronger teams had already gone out, and France were our opponents in the semi-finals.It was more of a tactical battle than entertaining football, but we got through after a penalty shootout. A genius. He would have saved it 99 times out of 100 – just not that time. The diagnosis was serious: I had Lyme disease and a brain infection, probably caused by a tick hidden in my beard. But Euro 96 was a life-changing tournament for me. Euro 96 didn’t begin well for us. I decided to see a doctor on the Monday, the day after the final. Again, we were lucky: Vladimir Smicer’s shot went through two players’ legs and in. Euro 96 drew to a close on the evening of Sunday, June 30 with the final between Germany and the Czech Republic. © I’m still asked about my goal in every interview. When I see photographs of the pre-game ceremony, it still makes me emotional. Downing Street criticism for ‘backroom dealing’ behind Project Big Picture, England have laid down a marker by beating world’s best Belgium – Declan Rice, Gareth Southgate sets sights on Denmark after ‘brilliant test’ against Belgium, Ian Baraclough aware of balance but wants to pick strongest side, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne withdraws from Belgium squad. The number 18’s first touch was majestic, setting himself up with a clear shot at goal. Then we had a chat and he asked how I was. This feature first appeared in the February 2020 issue of FourFourTwo. See the full Euro 96 schedule and how to watch here.
When I woke up in the hospital, they asked what my name was and if I could recite the five times table. We won the league title and I loved the celebrations. We were through to the last eight and playing Portugal at Villa Park. I wasn’t physically powerful, so I tried to find solutions in front of goal using my technical skills. Still, without him we wouldn’t have reached the final. I was poor at heading, though, so when we sent long balls forward, it was impossible for me to win them against the German centre-backs. He sent a smooth delivery from outside the area, and not far from the byline, into the heart of a crowded 18-yard box to set his side up to extend their lead to two goals and seal the tie. We were convinced we could beat them this time, and took the lead after an hour. We went 2-0 up but lost the lead and were close to going home – 3-2 down with five minutes to go. Our manager Dusan Uhrin replaced me at half-time – we lost 2-0 and our game plan didn’t work at all.
But every match at Old Trafford was special. With tensions and excitement both high, captains Paolo Maldini and Miroslav Kadlec exchanged official business before the sides kick-started an absolute classic contest between two talent-filled squads.
I grew up in the communist regime of Czechoslovakia, and made my senior debut for Ceske Budejovice at 17 – I had to be at the factory at 7am the next morning, because I was studying to be a car mechanic. After that kind of situation, you realise life is transient. Wheeling away in celebration, he was swamped by teammates with the score at 1-0. It didn’t take long for Dusan Uhrin’s charges to take the lead. The 1996 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 96, was the 10th UEFA European Championship, a quadrennial football tournament contested by European nations and organised by UEFA.It took place in England from 8 to 30 June 1996. Hastily and without composure, he skewed the ball with his right foot as it arrowed high and over the bar. Get 5 copies of the world's greatest football magazine for just £5 – the game's greatest stories and finest journalism direct to your door for less than the cost of a London pint. He wished me good luck for the final, too.
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It meant the world to all the supporters. I couldn’t eat – food fell out of my mouth because the muscles were still too weak.
The players accepted me and I always tried my best, even though I only came on for the last 20 minutes of games. I’m lucky that I don’t suffer from any big complications. We had to defend for most of that game and Kouba kept us alive. I shouldn’t have gone. Across the park, they hassled and harried their opponents with great effect.
I sat down with Ferguson and told him that even though I was at the best club in the world, it didn’t make me completely happy – I longed to play regularly. I didn’t consider myself a spot-kick expert by any means, but I scored.
I feared it was going over – it was such a high lob – but luckily it went in. Two nutmegs! One look through their squad list told you how good a team they had. Our last group game against Russia ended up being a crazy match. We faced Italy in our second game, and it was pivotal for us.
It was the first European Championship to feature 16 finalists, following UEFA's decision to expand the tournament from eight … I didn’t realise in that moment how special it actually was. Moments later, Chiesa produced some clever movement off a throw-in to create a few yards of space before pivoting to rifle a long-range effort that whizzed inches beyond the upright. A move on the break, though, would see the 1968 competition winners find the back of the net. Not long after that, and it was the flamboyant Poborsky who was left frustrated by the Italian shot-stopper with a close-range effort that was smothered with aplomb. Before the tournament, we’d experienced an extraordinary season at Slavia, winning the league after a 49-year wait. To be honest, the foul was just outside the box, but I fell into the area. There was such a buzz around with the Queen on the pitch, and our president Vaclav Havel was there. Preston North End receive huge boost in striker chase, Liverpool free to seal shock Championship deal –gossip, Preston North End ready for the move to their new Euxton training ground. At the final whistle, there was pure jubilation in the squad. What Euro 96 knockout games remain? While you're here, why not take advantage of our brilliant new subscribers' offer? This feature is a part of RETEUROSPECTIVE. Receive news and offers from our other brands? He came to our hotel in London a few days before the final and asked if I’d be interested in joining United. I played for the Manchester United legends team recently, and Alex Ferguson gave a half-hour speech. We played a 4-4-2 formation in our opening match against Germany, with me next to Pavel Kuka upfront. I was pretty nervous before taking my penalty. It was easier for players who arrived from other countries and could speak English. We couldn’t afford to lose.
Luis Figo, Rui Costa, Fernando Couto, Vitor Baia – it was one of the best teams in Portuguese history. In the 29th minute. United had a great squad, but I didn’t speak English and the language barrier was the biggest issue. When Reynald Pedros missed for France, we were in the final – against Germany once again. I was used to overcoming pain as a player. Advert. I got substituted after 88 minutes so had to watch extra time on the bench, but it didn’t last long as Bierhoff scored the Golden Goal. We were playing anti-football. When you go somewhere new, the first two or three months are so important to make a good impression. But I don’t feel any bitterness. Final. But I wanted to play regular football.
Italy continued to pass the ball with purpose, seeking an equaliser, but the Czechs weren’t about to let the Azzurri back into the game easily. Growing up in Czechoslovakia under the communist regime, English wasn’t taught in grammar schools – we only learned Russian. This time, Pavel Kuka was the instigator with some industry to get free from his markers to dink a delightful cross into the centre of the danger zone where Radek Bejbl was waiting to pounce and slam the ball home with ferocious power. Patrik Berger started on the substitutes’ bench, despite playing in most of the qualifiers, and there was a lot of discussion about that. He spoke openly and sincerely about his brain haemorrhage. He had an outstanding tournament, but most fans only remember the end. I believe that there were also large numbers of empty seats for the Czech Republic-Portugal quarter-final at Villa Park and the Czech Republic-France semi-final at Old Trafford. Heading into the fixture on 14 June 1996, Italy had already won their opening match, a 2-1 triumph over Russia on Merseyside. Arrigo Sacchi’s men couldn’t find the breakthrough they needed, and although both teams would draw their final two group games, and Italy held a marginally better goal difference, it was the Czech Republic who progressed, owing to their superior head-to-head record. At the other end, Chiesa continued to cause problems with his pace and determination as he looked to stretch the opposition defence. There was a problem. There wasn’t room for a direct shot, but an idea came to my mind automatically. I still go there regularly and play for the legends team. Some of them had to stand because it was so crowded – it was quite funny when you compare it to these days. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. I’m happy, working as the academy director for the Czech Football Association. Visit ESPN to view Czech Republic squad and player information from all competitions, along with a season-by-season archive.
Nedved would make his first appearance as a Lazio player two months later, but you can guarantee Serie A transfer negotiations were not on his mind as half the crowd erupted in jubilation. Suddenly, he almost started to apologise for the fact that my United career lasted only a short time. Moving from Slavia to United in the mid-90s, it was like two different worlds. We didn’t qualify for the 1998 World Cup. It was a massive step in my career, and in my life. GAZZAMANIA From Italia 90 to Euro 96, how one player changed English football, WATCH Euro 96 on ITV: Full fixture schedule and England live stream details, New features you'll love on FourFourTwo.com. When I got a chance to play for the first team, I tried to convince the manager of my qualities. Newcastle gave us a guard of honour and Pavel Srnicek, my international team-mate, congratulated me. We were still in the tournament, when other countries with stronger teams had already gone out, and France were our opponents in the semi-finals.It was more of a tactical battle than entertaining football, but we got through after a penalty shootout. A genius. He would have saved it 99 times out of 100 – just not that time. The diagnosis was serious: I had Lyme disease and a brain infection, probably caused by a tick hidden in my beard. But Euro 96 was a life-changing tournament for me. Euro 96 didn’t begin well for us. I decided to see a doctor on the Monday, the day after the final. Again, we were lucky: Vladimir Smicer’s shot went through two players’ legs and in. Euro 96 drew to a close on the evening of Sunday, June 30 with the final between Germany and the Czech Republic. © I’m still asked about my goal in every interview. When I see photographs of the pre-game ceremony, it still makes me emotional. Downing Street criticism for ‘backroom dealing’ behind Project Big Picture, England have laid down a marker by beating world’s best Belgium – Declan Rice, Gareth Southgate sets sights on Denmark after ‘brilliant test’ against Belgium, Ian Baraclough aware of balance but wants to pick strongest side, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne withdraws from Belgium squad. The number 18’s first touch was majestic, setting himself up with a clear shot at goal. Then we had a chat and he asked how I was. This feature first appeared in the February 2020 issue of FourFourTwo. See the full Euro 96 schedule and how to watch here.
When I woke up in the hospital, they asked what my name was and if I could recite the five times table. We won the league title and I loved the celebrations. We were through to the last eight and playing Portugal at Villa Park. I wasn’t physically powerful, so I tried to find solutions in front of goal using my technical skills. Still, without him we wouldn’t have reached the final. I was poor at heading, though, so when we sent long balls forward, it was impossible for me to win them against the German centre-backs. He sent a smooth delivery from outside the area, and not far from the byline, into the heart of a crowded 18-yard box to set his side up to extend their lead to two goals and seal the tie. We were convinced we could beat them this time, and took the lead after an hour. We went 2-0 up but lost the lead and were close to going home – 3-2 down with five minutes to go. Our manager Dusan Uhrin replaced me at half-time – we lost 2-0 and our game plan didn’t work at all.
But every match at Old Trafford was special. With tensions and excitement both high, captains Paolo Maldini and Miroslav Kadlec exchanged official business before the sides kick-started an absolute classic contest between two talent-filled squads.
I grew up in the communist regime of Czechoslovakia, and made my senior debut for Ceske Budejovice at 17 – I had to be at the factory at 7am the next morning, because I was studying to be a car mechanic. After that kind of situation, you realise life is transient. Wheeling away in celebration, he was swamped by teammates with the score at 1-0. It didn’t take long for Dusan Uhrin’s charges to take the lead. The 1996 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 96, was the 10th UEFA European Championship, a quadrennial football tournament contested by European nations and organised by UEFA.It took place in England from 8 to 30 June 1996. Hastily and without composure, he skewed the ball with his right foot as it arrowed high and over the bar. Get 5 copies of the world's greatest football magazine for just £5 – the game's greatest stories and finest journalism direct to your door for less than the cost of a London pint. He wished me good luck for the final, too.
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