Karel Poborský
Czech footballer with Euro 96 acclaim
Born
March 30th, 1972
53 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Czech Republic
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Poborský played professional football primarily as a winger. A significant highlight was participation in UEFA Euro 1996, where he contributed to the team's remarkable run to the final. He began his career with Sigma Olomouc, later moving to larger clubs including Slovan Liberec and Sparta Prague. A transfer to Manchester United occurred in 1996 but was brief. Subsequently, he achieved considerable success at Benfica in Portugal before returning to the Czech Republic. His time at the national team was notable, culminating in appearances in major international competitions. After retiring from professional play, he continued to influence football through various roles in management and coaching.
Reaching the UEFA Euro 1996 final
Playing for Manchester United
Winning multiple domestic titles with Benfica
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