Photo: Pavel Lebeda, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Renowned Czech footballer Pavel Nedvěd, from Cheb in the Karlovy Vary region, known as the “Czech Cannon” and “Czech Master,” gained widespread recognition for his standout performances while playing for the Italian club Juventus Turin and for clinching the prestigious Golden Ball award as Europe’s best footballer in 2003.
“It means a lot to me [to win the Ballon d’Or], but not just for me, it means a lot for my country and for our football.
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Author: Jakub Ferenčík, Vít Pohanka