exclusive | ‘No doubt it’s the penalty that made me famous in the football world and I am really grateful for that, that it happened’Czech legend looks forward to Ireland showdown, fifty years since his spot kick became famous and repeated across the world ever sinceAidan Fitzmaurice with Antonin Panenk at the stadium of Bohemians in Prague, the club Panenka served as a player and where he still has a background role. Aidan Fitzmaurice Today at 13:45In the few seconds it takes to park his car — it’s not a designated parking spot but as a national icon, he parks where he wants — and walk to meet his guest from Ireland, the 77-year-old is stopped for a selfie by a woman in her 20s. She’s young enough to be his granddaughter, but she is well aware of who he is.

Source: Irish Independent March 24, 2026 17:17 UTC