Czechoslovakia World Cup 1970 Squad — Then & Now

Journey back to the scorching heat of Mexico to relive one of the toughest international campaigns in Czechoslovak football history with our tribute to the Czechoslovakia World Cup 1970 squad. This fighting team featured some of the most iconic names of Eastern European football, facing off in the group of death against reigning champions England, eventual winners Brazil, and Romania. In this comprehensive THEN & NOW retrospective, we track the life paths of these immortal international icons. From the sharp reflexes of elite goalkeeper Ivo Viktor, the defensive prowess of Karol Dobiaš, to the surviving legends who still represent that golden era, see how these football legends look today. We also pay a solemn, deeply emotional and respectful tribute to the immortal stars who have passed away in the years since, including iconic goalscorer Ladislav Petráš's striking partner Jozef Adamec, midfield general Ladislav Kuna, dynamic forward Andrej Kvašňák, captain Alexander Horváth, winger František Veselý, and icons like Václav Migas, Vladimír Hagara, Karol Jokl, Anton Flešár, Vladimír Hrivnák, Ján Zlocha, and Jaroslav Pollák. This production provides fully verified status updates and current ages for all surviving members of the squad. Subscribe to help us celebrate retro football history and preserve the magnificent heritage of international football. #czechoslovakia #czechrepublic #thenandnow #footballlegends #fifaworldcup