Kazimierz Deyna

Here we go! As Poland heads to Qatar, fans will be hoping they recapture the spirit of 1974

Remembered to this day as one of the World Cup’s most iconic games, the semi-final match against West Germany was dubbed ‘the water battle of Frankfurt’ after a torrential downpour had left the pitch in a quagmire. Karl Schnörrer/DPA/PAP

WEBBER’S WORLD: Remembered to this day as one of the World Cup’s most iconic games, the semi-final match against West Germany was dubbed ‘the water battle of Frankfurt’ after a torrential downpour had left the pitch in a quagmire.

Tomb with a View: Filled with stunning sculptures ranging in style from Art Nouveau to ancient Egyptian, Powązki cemetery was opened 230 years ago today

A pantheon of Poland’s greatest and a place of pilgrimage for Poles to give thanks to the achievements of earlier generations, it is estimated that over one million people have been buried in its sand and clay.

Going for gold – and getting TWENTY NINE! The 1972 Olympics saw Poland pick up more gold medals than ever

Over seven events, Poland took a staggering 29 gold medals in athletics, boxing, fencing, shooting, and weightlifting, foil fencing – in which they picked up five for each team player – another 19 for each member of the football team.

Huge mural celebrating footy ace Kazimierz Deyna goes up in Warsaw

Painted using ‘anti-smog’ materials capable of turning pollutants into harmless nitrates and carbonates, the 60,000 złoty mural embossed with the word “Respect” stands to become a unique point of pilgrimage for the followers of Legia.

Remembering Kazimierz Deyna: thirty years on from his death, the iconic footballer remains close to the hearts of millions of Poles

One of the heroes of the great Polish side of the mid-70s, Deyna’s life was cut short by a car crash but his memory and legacy live on.

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