On Friday, August 8, Austria’s football player, Austria legend and TV chief default, Herbert Prohaska celebrated his 70th birthday. On the occasion of the “round”, the former kicker invited to the Tschauner stage Ottakring for a evening, where he also appeared with his band. On this occasion, Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig presented the jubilee to the “Golden Master Plan of the City of Vienna” as recognition of his achievements – a rare personal honor of the mayor.
The city manager praised the former football star and coach in a very personal speech. Prohaska was elected Austria’s best footballer in 2004, played as a legionnaire at AS Roma and Inter Milan and later led both Austria Vienna to the championship title and the Austrian national team to the World Cup. In the past few days, a lot has been talked about his impressive football career, but particularly highlighting Prohaska’s deep connection with his hometown. Mayor Ludwig also referred to a statement of Prohaska in which this Vienna described one of the most beautiful cities in the world “.
The Viennese mayor also recalled Prohaska’s childhood in the community building in Hasenleitengasse in Simmering – a poor area at the time, but, according to Ludwig, “a great time for the boy Herbert”. Due to the cramped living conditions, he was often outside and played football there. The beginning of an extraordinary career that is deeply rooted with Vienna, said Ludwig. The Viennese city boss also emphasized Prohaska’s quick wit as a commentator. Pointed statements such as “his best whistle was the final whistle” or “The chances are at 50:50. For both” or the popular “Good night.” many have remembered. He was particularly impressed by a sentence Prohaska: the most important thing in life is family, friends, loyalty and cohesion. That shows true size, praised Mayor Ludwig. “Especially if, despite all the successes, you remain down -to -earth and true to yourself.” This is what Herbert Prohaska particularly distinguishes. “I am therefore particularly pleased to hand over the golden championship of the city of Vienna, so to speak,” said Ludwig, so to speak.
Life for football and family
Herbert “Schneckerl” Prohaska, born in Vienna-Simmering in 1955, is one of the greatest personalities in Austrian football. Growing up in modest conditions in the Hasenleidensiedlung, he made an apprenticeship as a car mechanic and married his wife Elisabeth in 1974. The couple has two daughters and now four grandchildren. He started his football career at the age of nine at Vorwärts XI before moving to Wiener Austria in 1972. With the club he won seven championships and four cup titles. This was followed by successful years in Italian series A at Inter Milan (Cup victory 1982) and AS Roma (championship title 1983). He played 83 games for the national team, including the World Cup participation in 1978 and 1982. Legendary was his winning goal in 1977 against Turkey, which brought Austria to the World Cup in Argentina-there followed the “Miracle of Córdoba”. As a trainer, Prohaska led Austria to two championship titles and qualified the national team for the World Cup in France in 1998. His team boss career ended in 1999. In the crown soccer election, he was elected footballer of the year in 1975 and 1985, in 1997 as the coach of the year. He chose the APA soccer election three times (1984, 1985 and 1988).
Prohaska is also known for his pointed comments, but always remained down to earth. His family and his circle of friends is particularly important to him. Numerous honors – including the golden honorary sign of the Republic of Austria – appreciate his life’s work. (Conclusion) Kri
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