Professional Football (Soccer) Player. He was born in Budapest (Hungary) and died in Barcelona (Spain). He moved with his family to Bratislava (Czechoslovakia) and joined the football team of this city, where was international player during 11 times. Later, he returned to Hungary, but left the country, because the political situation. Then, he moved to Barcelona (Catalunya, Spain), where be become a legendary football player in Barcelona Fútbol Club. Here, he won four Leagues and five Copa Titles. When he retired he worked as coach of the clubs Espanyol, Barcelona and Córdoba. In 1978, he was the National Coach for Spanish Football Team in the World's Cup. The singer Joan Manuel Serrat wrote a song about him. He become spanish citizen.
Professional Football (Soccer) Player. He was born in Budapest (Hungary) and died in Barcelona (Spain). He moved with his family to Bratislava (Czechoslovakia) and joined the football team of this city, where was international player during 11 times. Later, he returned to Hungary, but left the country, because the political situation. Then, he moved to Barcelona (Catalunya, Spain), where be become a legendary football player in Barcelona Fútbol Club. Here, he won four Leagues and five Copa Titles. When he retired he worked as coach of the clubs Espanyol, Barcelona and Córdoba. In 1978, he was the National Coach for Spanish Football Team in the World's Cup. The singer Joan Manuel Serrat wrote a song about him. He become spanish citizen.
Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni
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