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  Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Zbigniew Boniek
Zbigniew Boniek is a famous Polish soccer player.
He gained respect, even from the Italian president himself, who nicknamed him "Bello di notte", "Beauty of the night" because of his performance at evening matches.
Lately, Boniek has served as vice-president of the Polish Football Association[?], and in July 2002 he accepted nomination for the post of the main coach of the Polish soccer team.
www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/zb/Zbigniew_Boniek   (188 words)

  
  Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Zbigniew Boniek
Zbigniew Boniek (born March 3, 1956 in Bydgoszcz) is a famous Polish football player.
Boniek has also coached in Italy, with stints at Lecce in 1990-91, Bari in 1991-92, Sambenedettese in 1992-93, and Avellino in 1994-96.
Lately, Boniek has served as vice-president of the Polish Football Association, and in July 2002 he accepted a nomination for the post of the main coach of the Polish national team.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Zbigniew_Boniek   (259 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek
Zbigniew Boniek is a famous Polish soccer player.
He gained respect, even from the Italian president himself, who nicknamed him "Bello di notte", "Beauty of the night" because of his performance at evening matches.
Lately, Boniek has served as vice-president of the Polish Football Association[?], and in July 2002 he accepted nomination for the post of the main coach of the Polish soccer team.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/zb/Zbigniew_Boniek.html   (163 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek
Poland may have enjoyed their greatest international renown in the mid-1970s, but it is a player from the next generation who can lay claim to the title of his country's best.
Zbigniew Boniek hit the world headlines at the 1982 World Cup, when a crisply taken hat-trick against Belgium earned him a big-money move to Juventus.
In Italy, Boniek's predatory skills made him the outstanding performer in a side that was at the peak of its powers.
www.fifaworldcup.co.uk /players/boniek.htm   (90 words)

  
 Soccer Saints | Featuring the greatest futbol, futebol, and soccer stars and players, past and present; World Cup ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Boniek's career flourished and pinnacled whilst playing for Polands national team during the 1978 World Cup, at the tender age of 22.
Boniek's performance was anticipated and he did not dissapoint.
Although Boniek was suspended during the semi-final against Italy, nothing could degenerate what he had acheived, leaving Spain with a bronze- medal in his hand.
www.soccersaints.com /leg72.htm   (500 words)

  
 Forza Juventus-Zbigniew Boniek
Boniek n'était pas un buteur prolifique comme Platini mais il n'était pas moins indispensable au jeu d'attaque turinois : ses longues chevauchées sur son coté gauche ponctuées par des dribles et accélérations soudaines semaient souvent la panique dans les défenses adverses et créaient des espaces pour Platini et Rossi.
Boniek marqua se son empreinte l'histoire du club par son extraordinaire faculté à s'avérer systématiquement décisif lors des grands rendez-vous européens de la Juve.
Boniek quitte la Juve en 1985, après trois saisons riches de succès tant en championnat qu'en coupe d'Europe, pour continuer sa carrière italienne à la Roma.
www.forza-juventus.com /portraitsjoueurs/boniek.htm   (524 words)

  
 World Cup 1978
Zbigniew Boniek, also known as “Crazy Horse” for his frequent, and often totally unnecessary, battles with the footballing authorities.
Born on 3 March 1956, twelve year old Zbigniew Boniek played for the youth team of the army club Zawisza in 1968.
By the time the 1978 World Cup began, Boniek had been an international for two years and was well used to playing foreign teams owing to the success of Widzew Lodz.
www.worldcupyears.com /years/1978starplayers.shtml   (1527 words)

  
 CNNSI.com - 2002 World Cup - World Cup Hall of Fame: Zbigniew Boniek - Tuesday May 07, 2002 04:30 PM
Boniek scored twice against Mexico to secure Poland's place in the quarterfinals at the 1978 World Cup in Argentina, when most people had assumed the Poles were a side in decline after their impressive third place finish in 1974.
Against Belgium, Boniek opened the scoring with a fierce blast from the edge of the box with just four minutes on the clock and went on to complete his hat trick with one of the great individual performances in World Cup history.
Unfortunately Boniek picked up his second yellow card of the tournament in the dying minutes of Poland's next game against the Soviet Union and, without its suspended talisman, Poland was no match for Italy in the semifinal.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /soccer/world/2002/world_cup/hof/boniek   (265 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek - w 88 minucie i później
Chce po prostu, by Boniek wyprowadzony z równowagi, przestał grać i wdał się z nim w bezpośredni pojedynek typu: kto kogo mocniej i skuteczniej kopnie, celniej opluje, wulgarniej i dosadniej wyzwie.
Na to Boniek: "Przy linii stał jakiś facet w zielonym ortalionie i kiedy podszedłem bliżej zaczął strasznie mnie wyzywać od najgorszych.
Kiedy Boniek jeszcze leżał na ziemi z ławki rezerwowch Widzewa poderwał się lekarz tego klubu, dr Sandomierski i biegiem ruszył za bramkę Lecha.
ireneusz.palasz.webpark.pl /czytelnia-aferanalechu-boniek.htm   (1390 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek - Definition, explanation
Zbigniew Boniek (born March 3, 1956 in Bydgoszcz) is a famous Polish soccer player.
The Juventus president nicknamed him Bello di notte ("Beauty of the night") because of his performance at evening matches.
Lately, Boniek has served as vice-president of the Polish Football Association, and in July 2002 he accepted a nomination for the post of the main coach of the Polish national team.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/z/zb/zbigniew_boniek.php   (189 words)

  
 CNN.com - 'Pope's regret' over '82 World Cup - Apr 8, 2005
Zbigniew Boniek told the Polsat television station that the Polish team had met the pontiff before the finals in Spain and asked for his prayers.
Boniek, who had scored four goals in the tournament missed the semifinal after picking up his second yellow card of the tournament in Poland's previous match.
Boniek, who played in Italy for Juventus, returned to the Vatican with the Turin side a few months later and recalled being called aside by Stanislaw Dziwisz, the pope's personal secretary.
edition.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/europe/04/08/pope.worldcup   (265 words)

  
 THISDAYonline   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Former Poland international Zbigniew Boniek has been named as his country's new national coach, PAP news agency reported on Sunday.
Boniek, a PZPN vice-president, replaced Jerzy Engel, the squad's coach since 2000, who lost his job last month after Poland's disappointing showing at the World Cup.
Boniek, who scored 24 goals in 80 internationals, soared to prominence with a hat-trick against Belgium that lifted Poland to third place at the 1982 World Cup.
www.thisdayonline.com /archive/2002/07/09/20020709spo19.html   (137 words)

  
 SvenskaFans.com - Sveriges största sportcommunity
Boniek blev snabbt en av supportrarnas största idoler, mycket tack vare en bländande teknik och känsla som stundtals var utom denna värld.
Under Bonieks år i Juventus var han med och vann en Scudetto, en Italiensk cup och ett flertal internationella titlar såsom Cupvinnarcupen -84, Europacupen samt Supercupen -85.
Nummer ett var ingen mindre än Boniek, han fick sätta ribban.
www.svenskafans.com /italien/artikel.asp?id=144908   (801 words)

  
 Retro: Zbigniew Boniek | Voetbal België | Het lijfblad van de supporter
Boniek was nauwelijks enkele weken bij de Oude Dame toen hij de supportersharten raakte door een geëmotioneerd bezoek te brengen aan zijn landgenoot, de paus.
Zbigniew was het ideale afspeelpunt voor de fantastische spelmaker Michel Platini.
Boniek bezat ook een sobere techniek waarmee hij bij elke versnelling kon kappen en draaien, en een verwoestend schot.
www.voetbalbelgie.be /nl/article.php?id=4937   (291 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | Boniek takes over Poland
Poland have appointed Zbigniew Boniek, one of their most famous players, as the new national team coach.
But Boniek's appointment is a gamble as he had poor spells in charge of Lecce and Bari in Italy during the late 1980's.
Boniek has been out of the high-profile coaching arena for some time but has been involved with football in his country in his role as a vice-president of the Polish Football Federation (PZPN).
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/2116125.stm   (194 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek
De l'aveu même de Zbigniew, ce fut la pire journée de sa carrière, étant donné qu'il fut obligé de jouer, tout en voyant le désastre...
Il faut dire que Zbigniew, pour le bien de son pays, s'est presque sacrifié, dans le sens où il n'est pas payé pour la fonction qu'il occupe, et qu'il est loin de sa femme et de ses enfants qui sont restés en Italie...
Boniek se donna du temps pour la réflexion.
www.beskid.com /boniek.html   (1090 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet Europe: News - Top two finish or I quit Poland: Boniek
Boniek, 46, was appointed in July after Poland's poor showing in the World Cup finals but, despite bringing in new faces, he has failed to lift the national team, who lost in Group Four qualifying to Latvia last weekend.
Maybe Boniek is a good coach, I believe he is, but I may be wrong,' Boniek said.
Boniek also criticised Nigerian-born striker Emmanuel Olisadebe for missing national squad training only to turn out for his club, Panathinaikos, in the Greek league.
www.soccernet.com /europe/news/2002/1018/20021018boniekpoland.html   (255 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek: "Będę drogim trenerem" - Sport - Wirtualna Polska
Zbigniew Boniek został trenerem piłkarskiej reprezentacji Polski - poinformował oficjalnie w poniedziałek prezes Polskiego Związku Piłki Nożnej Michał Listkiewicz.
Zbigniew Boniek przyznał, że polska reprezentacja potrzebuje kilku zmian.
Na temat swoich współpracowników Boniek nie potrafił jeszcze powiedzieć nic konkretnego.
sport.wp.pl /kat,1728,wid,287835,wiadomosc.html   (556 words)

  
 uefa.com - UEFA EURO 2008™ - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
After accounting for San Marino in their opening EURO 2004™ qualifying match, the Zbigniew Boniek era begins in earnest on Saturday when Poland tackle a Latvia side buoyed by a promising first showing in Group 4.
Boniek has warned against underestimating the Latvians, particularly as Emmanuel Olisadebe, Radoslaw Kaluzny and Jacek Bak are all out of contention with injuries.
In the absence of a number of established players, Boniek has called-up midfield player Marek Zienczuk, 24, of KS Amica Wronki for the first time, while Jacek Zielinksi, returning from injury, and Krzysztof Ratajczyk were also included.
www.uefa.com /competitions/EURO/News/Kind=8192/newsId=37709.html   (578 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association
In Argentina four years later, the emergence of talismanic striker Zbigniew Boniek alongside Lato helped Poland reach the final group stage before they once more bowed out to the hosts.
Boniek is my vice-president and it's good for the young people when they see the national coach, Jerzy Engel, is a former top player."
A strong management pair in the Polish association: Vice-President Zbigniew Boniek (on left) and President Michal Listkiewicz.
www.fifa.com /en/print/article/0,4039,29568,00.html   (1169 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek motywował widzewiaków
Po oficjalnej prezentacji, a przed wieczornym treningiem, Boniek jeszcze raz spotkał się z piłkarzami, ale już za zamkniętymi drzwiami.
- Pan Boniek zapewniał mnie, że będzie inaczej, ale jeśli to się nie zmieni to, Puma i inne firmy pewnie wycofają się z pomocy.
Boniek po raz kolejny powtórzył swoją znaną już formułkę.
sport.gazeta.pl /sport/1,65025,3509330.html?skad=rss   (493 words)

  
 Planet World Cup - Legends - Zbigniew Boniek
Zbigniew “Zibi” Boniek, born in Bydgoszcz, is one of the greatest Eastern European players ever.
Boniek was included in Poland’s 1978 World Cup squad as a 22-year-old and impressed many with his tireless running and commitment.
Boniek took the big step to the Italian Serie A before the start of the 1982/83 season.
www.planetworldcup.com /LEGENDS/boniek.html   (626 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek
Mit 20 Jahren hatte Boniek sein Länderspieldebüt gegen Argentinien gefeiert.
Boniek hatte vom Vereins-Präsidenten Agnelli inzwischen den Spitznamen "Schönheit der Nacht" erhalten, weil er in Abendspielen immer seine besten Leistungen zeigte.
1986 nahm Boniek erneut an der Weltmeisterschaft teil, die aber weniger erfolgreich für Polen verlief.
www.weltfussball.de /spieler_profil.php?id=1819   (366 words)

  
 ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. World Cup 2006, Euro 2004, ...
Former Juventus star Zbigniew Boniek is a contender to be the next manager of Poland.
Jerzy Engel was sacked by Poland two weeks ago after their elimination from the World Cup and Polish federation Michal Listkiewicz has asked Boniek to take over for the Euro 2004 qualifying campaign.
Boniek says he is considering the offer and will respond by July 10th if "certain conditions" are met by the Polish federation he told Polish newspaper 'Rzeczpospolita'.
www.wldcup.com /news/2002Jul/20020702_14223_world_soccer.html   (174 words)

  
 Zbigniew Boniek - NetSprint.pl - Wyniki wyszukiwania
Zbigniew Boniek, szef piłkarskiej drużyny Widzewa, nie robi wielkiej tragedii z dwóch kolejnych porażek ligowych łódzkiej drużyny.
Zbigniew Boniek uspokaja fanów Widzewa Dla drugoligowcow zaczął się sezon transferowy.
Zdenerwowany Zbigniew Boniek mecz ogladal z okien budynku klubowego, Orange Ekstraklasa, Widzew - Legia 0:1, Lodz, 27-10-2006, fot.
www.netsprint.pl /serwis/search?q=Zbigniew+Boniek   (251 words)

  
 TheFA.com - Legends of the past
Some Polish fans argue they might have won the 1982 World Cup had Zbigniew Boniek been available for the semi-final against Italy.
Unlike his fellow legends, Boniek was able to shine with one of biggest clubs in Europe following his World Cup exploits as he earned himself a move to Italian giants Juventus.
Boniek later moved into management and became Poland's national coach in July 2002, but resigned just five months later after a series of poor results, to be replaced by current boss Pawel Janas.
www.thefa.com /England/SeniorTeam/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2004/07/Poland_vEngland_PolishLegends.htm   (459 words)

  
 El Porvenir | Deportes | Recuerda Boniek al Papa
A unos cuantos días del deceso del Papa Juan Pablo II, Zbigniew Boniek, una de las máximas estrellas del futbol polaco de todos los tiempos, recordó en la estación de televisión Polsat la experiencia que vivió previo al Mundial de España 1982 cuando tuvo oportunidad de estar cerca del Pontífice.
Boniek, señaló que el equipo polaco tuvo un encuentro con Juan Pablo II previo a la Copa del Mundo que se realizó en territorio hispano y que ahí el Pontíce les dijo que rezaría por ellos, pero que les aclaró que “Dios no tiene favoritos en futbol”, finalizó.
Boniek, quien marcó 4 goles en el torneo, se perdió la Semifinal después de recibir su segunda tarjeta amarilla del torneo, en el duelo que enfrentó a los suyos con la desparecida URSS y que al final igualaron sin goles.
www.elporvenir.com.mx /notas.asp?nota_id=2365   (349 words)

  
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