Antonín Panenka
United KingdomathleteMaleb. 19489.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Antonín Panenka is a former Czech footballer, best known for his iconic penalty kick in the final of the 1976 UEFA European Championship, which secured victory for Czechoslovakia against West Germany. His signature style of a delicate, chipped penalty shot has since been referred to as a 'Panenka', and he is celebrated not only for his skill on the pitch but also for his contribution to football culture. Panenka's legacy is honored in various ways, including the recent launch of the Veja Panenka sneakers, which draw inspiration from both his famous play and vintage football aesthetics.
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Antonín Panenka is known for his iconic penalty kick that changed football history during the 1976 European Championship.
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Hungary· 2026-06-20
Panenka won the final for Czechoslovakia with the most famous penalty of all time.
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Antonin Panenka is known for his revolutionary penalty kick that won the 1976 European Championship for Czechoslovakia.
‘That penalty changed my life’: Panenka’s pride 50 years on from special spot-kick | CzechiaUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Antonín Panenka, a football legend, was present for the ceremonial kickoff at the new stadium.
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Slovakia· 2025-05-03
Antonín Panenka is a famous football player known for his iconic penalty kick.
Huliaka vypískali, najslávnejší futbalový klokan Panenka mal výkop. Prešov má nový štadiónSlovakia· 2025-05-03
Antonín Panenka was greeted by fans during a match.
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Antonín Panenka will take care of the first kick at the new stadium.
Futbal Tatran Aréna: Kolaudácia je uzavretá, starú tribúnu búrajú, výkop bude mať PanenkaSlovakia· 2025-04-19
The Veja sneaker is inspired by the iconic play of Antonín Panenka in the Euro 1976 final.
Veja lança o Panenka inspirado no futebol vintage
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-23