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Ferenc Puskas: The Greatest Striker

Hindsight

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The Golden Team's Triumph and Trials

This chapter chronicles the Golden Team of Hungary during the early 1950s, highlighting their historic Olympic achievements and remarkable victories, including a famous match against England. It also explores the team's struggles under communist rule, the heartbreak of their World Cup loss in 1954, and the subsequent turmoil that influenced both their lives and the nation. From exile to redemption, the narrative captures the profound impact of socio-political upheaval on Hungary's football heroes.

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