Poborsky quits international game
Czech Republic midfielder Karel Poborsky confirms his intention to retire from international football.

Italy send Czechs out
Goals from Mauro Materazzi and Filippo Inzaghi send Italy into the second round and eliminate the Czech Republic.

Coach Bruckner agrees deal
Coach Karel Bruckner agrees a two-year contract extension to lead the Czech Republic to Euro 2008.

Cech has shoulder surgery
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has "routine" shoulder surgery following the Czech Republic's World Cup exit.

Czechs lament Polak red card
Czech boss Karel Bruckner believes Jan Polak's red card consigned his side to their 2-0 loss against Italy.

Bruckner immediately looks ahead
Karel Bruckner refuses to dwell on the Czech Republic's defeat to Ghana, choosing instead to focus on their next game against Italy.

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