Petr becomes Footballer of the Year for the eighth time!
Petr has broken a record by winning the Czech Footballer of the Year poll for the eighth time. Followed by Ivo Viktor (five wins), Pavel Nedved (four wins), and Tomas Rosicky (three wins), he is the first one in the history of said poll to ever reach this number. Petr received the award in person from Czech president Milos Zeman at Prague Municipal House again after but a one season hiatus.
He only travelled to Prague for this purpose; his muscle injuries preclude him from partaking in the two upcoming national team preparatory matches. “I’d like to thank everyone who voted for me and kept their fingers crossed,” stated Petr. On stage he was additionally surprised by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger who congratulated him via a video recording.
“I’d like to congratulate you on a great success. I am very proud. Your victory is proof of your uncanny qualities and consistent performances,” said Wenger. “I value each Footballer of the Year award equally. It’s pretty tough trying to stay on top year after year. Each win like this one is proof of solid work which paid off,” Petr elaborated.
He has now resumed training after his calf injury and, if recovery goes according to plan, he should be prepared for the next closest game after the national team break.
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