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VIDEO: “Just Smiling Watching This” – Son of Retired Czech Soccer Star Tomas Rosicky Scoring a Goal in His Father’s Testimonial Game Steals the Show

Published 09/10/2023, 3:37 AM EDT

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Tomas Rosicky is a gem of an athlete, with an incredibly illustrious career. The Czech midfielder has touched hearts and impacted lives on and off the field alike. While Rosicky’s love for football bloomed at a very young age, it only ever matured and developed into something increasingly beautiful to watch. Now, as his career winds to a close, soccer fans are lucky to see another glimpse of Rosicky’s magic on the field one last time.

However, Tomas doubled down and had his son contribute to the match as well. After having left an indelible mark on football, the 37-year-old capped his career by assisting his 5-year-old son, Dylan, in his testimonial game. The crowd went berserk and the family connection, which has always shone off the pitch, was now clicking on the pitch as well.

From one Rosicky to Another

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Rosicky’s last game was an absolute treat to the senses, featuring a Czech XI and a World XI. The game was super entertaining and was decided by an incredibly late goal by an incredibly young prospect. As Tomas Rosicky called it a day on his 20-year-long career, he knew he had one last job to do – assist his son.

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Rosicky carried his 5-year-old son, Dylan, in his arms while he ran past his opposition with the ball at his feet. He got past almost the entire opposition team with his run but needed a little help finishing the job. This is when he chose to deploy his not-so-secret weapon in Dylan Rosicky. The little man ran past the last two defenders before carrying the ball to the goal and then scoring between the keeper’s legs.

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It was a sight that was as endearing as it was delightful. The play stood as a very fitting end to an extraordinary career – a sweet symbolic gesture. It was also a nice way to pass the torch from one generation of the Rosicky clan to the next.

The Best of Tomas

Rosicky has always been a maestro with the ball at his feet. Right from his early break into soccer at Sparta Prague, he was seen as the linchpin in the midfield. However, he truly came to his while playing for Borussia Dortmund. His elite performances helped Dortmund secure back-to-back Bundesliga titles, making him a hot commodity across Europe. At Arsenal, Rosicky came to be known as “Little Mozart” for the beautiful symphony he conducted on the field.

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Rosicky is not just an elite soccer player though. He is also a role model as a student of the game and a beloved member of the soccer family. As he lives his life post-retirement, his impact on the game should not go understated and his spirit will continue to inspire generations of players

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Abigail Kevichusa