More Czech Republic News
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July 11, 2006
- Poborsky announces international retirement
- Czech midfielder Karel Poborsky announced his international retirement on Tuesday but said he would play one more year with first division team Ceske Budejovice, the club he co-owns.
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June 27, 2006
- Cech has post-World Cup shoulder surgery
- Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has undergone shoulder surgery following the Czech Republic's World Cup exit.
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June 23, 2006
- Czechs in shock after World Cup exit
- Football-mad Czech Republic was in shock on Friday after the national team were unceremoniously dumped out of the World Cup finals after the group stage of the tournament.
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June 22, 2006
- Lippi lauds Italy's 'terrific' team spirit
- Coach Marcello Lippi was fulsome in his praise of Italy's unity after they beat 10-man Czech Republic 2-0 on Wednesday to finish top of World Cup Group E.
- Czechs gamble on Baros in Group E D-Day
- The Czech Republic have gambled on the returning Milan Baros in attack against Italy.
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June 21, 2006
- Perrotta fit to face the Czechs
- Italy midfielder Simone Perrotta, who had been doubtful with a leg injury, said he would be fit to face Czech Republic in Thursday's World Cup Group E match.
- Bruckner will wait for Baros fitness test
- The Czech Republic plan to wait before deciding whether striker Milan Baros will be fit enough to start against Italy in Thursday's Group E match, coach Karel Brueckner said on Wednesday.
- Cannavaro fears Nedved
- Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro has identified playmaker Pavel Nedved as the biggest threat in their World Cup clash against the Czech Republic on Thursday.
