Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC: CZECH REPUBLIC OUT Josef Masopust, Czech Dukla Prague forward-midfielder raises his trophy in a Prague stadium in 1962 after being awarded the European player of the year – Ballon d’Or in Prague. A key member of the Czechoslovakian side that reached the 1962 World Cup final, Josef Masopust’s exploits in that tournament helped him become the first player from Eastern Europe to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or as Europe’s finest player in 1962. Josef Masopust celebrates his 75th birthday today. AFP PHOTO MANDATORY CREDIT JAROSLAV SKALA (Photo credit should read JAROSLAV SKALA/AFP/Getty Images)