Dezső Novák laid to his final rest

Hundreds of people attended to the former Hungarian defender’s funeral service in Szent István Bazilika, HVG reports.

His friends and former teammates showed their respect as well as Gábor Kubatov and Pál Orosz from FTC, not to mention the complete first team of Ferencváros with Germanian coach Thomas Doll.

The service was celebrated by Bishop Lászó Kiss-Rigó. Jenő Sipos, spokesperson of the Hungarian Football Association (MLSZ, gave a speech, representing the MLSZ, the Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB), FTC and Novák’s friends. MLSZ and MOB sent Sándor Berzi vice president and Bence Szabó first secretary as representatives.

Only the family participated at the final rite. Novák’s was finally laid to rest in the crypt of the Szent István Bazilika.

Dezső Novák passed away in 2014 February 16th. He was an excellent football player, later coach. His positioning and shooting techniques were outstanding. He was also an expert of free kicks and penalties.