Tag: Czech Republic

Albania's Brazilian head coach Sylvinho celebrates the qualification after the UEFA Euro 2024 Group E qualifying football match between Moldova and Albania in Chisinau on November 17, 2023. (Photo by ELENA COVALENCO/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal man transforms international minnows

Sylvinho, ex-Arsenal player, has led Albania to the European Championship, showcasing his unique coaching style and tactical adaptability.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Petr Cech of Arsenal celebrates after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on March 11, 2018 in London, England. Petr Cech of Arsenal reached his 200th clean sheet. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Cech misses out on tenth Czech Footballer of the Year award to Darida

Vladimir Darida won the 2017 Czech Footballer of the Year award ahead of Petr Čech on Monday evening, preventing the Arsenal goalkeeper from his tenth victory.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Petr Cech of Arsenal applauds supporters after his side's 2-0 win in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Hull City at Emirates Stadium on February 11, 2017 in London, England.

Cech boasts the third-highest amount of Premier League clean sheets

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has the third-most clean sheets since 2013/14, with only David de Gea and Hugo Lloris having achieved more.

Rosicky returns to Arsenal for treatment

The injured Tomas Rosicky has chosen to return to Arsenal despite being out of contract in order to receive treatment.

Petr Cech explains why he’s retired from international football

Petr Cech has explained why he's chosen to retire from international football with the Czech Republic.

Confirmed: Petr Cech retires from international football

Petr Cech (and his PR company) have announced the goalkeeper's retirement from international football.

Cech: I can’t stop goals with my [genius] IQ

Petr Cech has said that being a genius does not help him in football as he can't stop goals with his IQ.
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Tuesday recap: Is the chase for Morata over?

Here's a look at what happened in the Goonerverse on Tuesday.

Bellerin benched, Cech naive

It was a bad day at the office for Hector Bellerin and Petr Cech; Cech let in two goals while Hector didn't get a look in.

Confirmed: Rosicky misses rest of Euro 2016

It's the news we were all dreading: Tomas Rosicky is injured again and has been ruled out of the rest of Euro 2016.

Bad news as Rosicky gets injured again

Tomas Rosicky looks like he could have played his last game at this year’s competition after doing his hamstring in the Czech Republic’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Croatia.

Idiotic fans overshadow brilliant Czech draw v Croatia

A last minute penalty meant the Czech Republic managed to earn a point when no one thought they could.

Monday Arsenal recap: Nwakali, Hysaj, Cavani, Umtiti and more

With just one game on Monday featuring Arsenal players to entertain us, a little more gossip than we’ve had lately creeped into the equation.

Rosicky sets new record as Czechs struggle against Spain

To the surprise of Arsenal fans everywhere, and half of Spain, Hector Bellerin was named on the bench while Juanfran was handed a start for their first game of the tournament.

Bellerín hails Cech, Rosicky, speaks about call up

Hector Bellerín has told UEFA that he would not have believed it possible that he would be at the Euros and that he found out he was included in the provisional squad through a relative who saw it on TV.

Fabregas: Cech will be difficult to beat

Cesc Fabregas has praised his former team-mate, Petr Cech, ahead of Spain's Euro clash against the Czech Republic.

Watch: Cech meets kid who broke his arm catching ball he kicked

Petr Cech took 20 minutes out of his pre-euro preparation to spend time signing autographs and posing with photos after training.

11 new football rules you need to know ahead of the Euros

As the Euros get ready to start, many people haven’t realised that there have been a host of rule changes. Here are 11 of the 95 changes so you know what’s going on at least some of the time (although some are quite ridiculous)

Watch: Cech concedes two as Czechs lose battle of the Republics

Petr Cech and Tomas Rosicky played the full 90 minutes as they lost their final game, against the Republic of Korea, in the run-up to the Euros which get underway on Friday.

Cech talks to Czech media about training, self-confidence and Russia

After beating Russia 2-1 on June 1st, Petr Cech spoke to the Czech media and claimed that he was happy with the result.

Watch: Cech concedes, Rosicky scores

Petr Cech played in goal for the Czech Republic as they defeated Russia 2-1 in Innsbruck.

Cech breaks Czech appearance record, Rosicky starts

Petr Cech is now the most-capped player in Czech history after being handed a start in their friendly against Malta.

Cech ready to set new record on Friday

Petr Cech will become the most capped player in Czech history should he play in their friendly against Malta on Friday.

Tomas Rosicky won’t stop playing

Tomas Rosicky will not be hanging up his boots despite leaving Arsenal and heading to the Euros without a club.

Rosicky gets international call up

The midfielder may be leaving Arsenal but he's far from retired.

Čech wins Czech player of the year award for record eighth time

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has been crowned the Czech footballer of the year for a record eighth time. It was an eventful 2015 for Petr...

Infographic: International break round up

Just over a week ago, ten Arsenal players left for international duty. 13 appearances later, it seems that all 10 are set to return injury free....

Petr Čech denied record equalling appearance

Petr Čech entered the international break knowing he was likely to equal Karel Poborsky's record of appearances for the Czech Republic. However, the 33-year-old was...

Cech on Czech caps record and prolonging his career

With Czech Republic set to face Serbia and Poland over the course of the next week, Petr Čech is standing before an historic moment. The...

Cech leads national team to Euro 2016

On Sunday, Petr Cech captained the Czech Republic's 2-1 win over Latvia, which saw them through to Euro 2016. Holland's 3-0 loss to Turkey means that the...

Cech tempers excitement ahead of huge clash

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech is warning his Czech Republic team-mates not to get ahead of themselves before they face Latvia on Sunday evening. Currently second in...

Tomas Rosicky leaves Czech camp

Tomas Rosicky and Petr Cech were amongst four players released by the Czech Republic due to illness and injury respectively.