Definition of Czech republic

Czech Republic

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Noun
1. a landlocked republic in central Europe; separated from Slovakia in 1993
(hypernym) European country, European nation
(part-holonym) Europe
(member-meronym) Czech
(part-meronym) Pilsen, Plzen

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Background
Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia. During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of other ethnic minorities within the republic, most notably the Sudeten Germans and the Ruthenians (Ukrainians). After World War II, a truncated Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country's leaders to liberalize Communist party rule and create "socialism with a human face." Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through a peaceful "Velvet Revolution." On 1 January 1993, the country underwent a "velvet divorce" into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.

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Czech Republic national football team

Czech Republic

Nickname	-
Association	Football Association of the Czech Republic
Coach	Karel Brückner, 2002-
Most caps	Karel Poborský (115)
Top scorer	Jan Koller (42)
Home colours Away colours
First international  Hungary 2 - 1 Bohemia (Budapest, Hungary; 5 April 1903)  Turkey 1 - 4 Czech Republic (Istanbul, Turkey; 23 February 1994)
Largest win Czech Republic 8 - 1 Andorra (Liberec, Czech Republic; 4 June 2005)
Worst defeat  Switzerland 3 - 0 Czech Republic (Zürich, Switzerland; 20 April 1994)
World Cup
Appearances	1 (First in 2006)
Best result	-
European Championship
Appearances	3 (First in 1996)
Best result	Runners-up, 1996

The Czech national football team is the national football team of the Czech Republic and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic.

Before World War I, Bohemia (present-day Czech Republic), while being part of Austria-Hungary, played seven matches between 1903 and 1908, six of them against Hungary and one against England. Bohemia also played a match against Germany in 1939 while being the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia.

When the Czech Republic was part of Czechoslovakia, the national team had runner-up finishes in World Cups (1934, 1962) and a European Championship win in 1976. After Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the national team was reformed, and played its first match against Turkey in 1994.

Now, the Czech Republic is continuing its football tradition, finishing second in Euro 96 and making the semifinals of Euro 2004. They made their first World Cup as an independent country in 2006 and they currently are the second-ranked country on Earth according to the FIFA World Rankings behind only powerhouse Brazil.

The Under-21 national team of Czech Republic won the European championship in 2002.

Contents 1 Stadiums 2 World Cup record 3 European Championship record 4 Players  4.1 Famous past players 4.2 Current players 5 2006 World Cup squad 6 Past squads and campaigns

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Berger, Patrick
Liverpool & Czech Republic

Birthdate: November 10, 1973
Birthplace: Praha, Czech Republic
Height: 187 cms
Weight: 80 kgs
Position: Midfielder (Left)
Games & Goals with National Team: 37 caps, 17 goals (as of January 13, 2000)
English Premier League Debut: September 7, 1996 vs. Southampton

Originally a goalscoring centre forward, Patrick Berger has overcome injuries and rows with his coaches to become the best Czech Rep. player of 1999. His participation with Czech National Team and with Liverpool is very decisive in the final score of each game, he can recuperate the ball, send accurate passes or score a goal with a powerful shot. Berger is also known for scoring goals in unexpected situations. He scored the only goal of Czech Republic in Euro 1996 final game vs Germany.

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Nedved, Pavel
SS Lazio & Czech Republic

Birthdate: August 30, 1972
Birthplace: Cheb, Czech Republic
Height: 177 cms
Weight: 70 kgs
Position: Midfielder (Left)
Games & Goals with National team: 33 caps, 5 goals (as of August 8, 1999)
Debut in Italian Serie A: September 7, 1996 vs. Bologna (L 0-1)
Pavel has a great technical and has a great resistance, although his best virtue is his powerful shot, which makes of him a danger to the rival defenders when he has the ball controlled near the area. A power that in his country provoked the nickname of "cannon". A Czech cannon which also recovers a good number of ball and assist them with good sense because he sees football easily.
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Bejbl, Radek
Atletico Madrid & Czech Republic

Birthdate: August 29, 1972
Birthplace: Nymbruck, Czech Republic
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 45 caps, 3 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Mlada, Nymbruck, Slavia Praha
Transfer Fee: -
He made his national-team debut while only 20, and has hardly looked back since, establishing a burgeoning reputation as a committed defensive midfielder. He helped previous club SK Slavia Praha to win the Czech league and reach the UEFA Cup semi-final in 1996. Subsequently, his displays for the national team in Euro 96 earned him a lucrative transfer to Spanish side Club Atlético de Madrid. An accomplished ball-winner, Bejbl’s hard work in midfield frees colleagues Pavel, Nedved, Patrick Berger and Vladimir Smicer to concentrate more on attacking. His value to the Czech side is indicated by the fact that when he returned after missing the middle four games of the Euro 2000 qualifying campaign, the Czechs failed to concede a goal in their final three games.

Koller, Jan
Anderlecht & Czech Republic

Birthdate: March 30, 1973
Birthplace: Lhota, Czech Republic
Height: 202 cm
Weight: 101 kg
Position: Forward
International: 12 caps, 11 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Sparta Praha, Lokeren
Transfer Fee: -
At 202 cm tall, his height is obviously his primary asset, but that is more than matched by an excellent eye for goal that has made him one of the most prolific strikers in Europe. He forms a highly effective “little-and-large” partnership with Vladimir Smicer. He has plundered over 30 goals in just over a season and a half in the Belgian league, firstly with KSC Lokeren and then RSC Anderlecht. Seemingly a certain starter at the final round, the 27-year-old may earn himself a lucrative move to one of the major leagues should he continue his prolific international strike-rate.

Kuka, Pavel
VfB Stuttgart & Czech Republic

Birthdate: July 19, 1968
Birthplace: Praha, Czech Republic
Height: 1.83 mts
Weight: 80 kgs
Position: Forward
International: 81 caps, 26 goals (as of September 1, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Union Cheb, Slavia Praha, Kaiserslautern, FC Nürnberg
Transfer Fee: $1.07 Millions of Dollars
The goal scorer is no longer a starter in Czech Rep squad due to recurrent injuries. He was one of the stars of Euro ‘96, but was largely used a substitute in the competition campaign, in which he scored two goals. He manages to get into many great positions, but he has a reputation for needing several chances to score. He scored in his international debut against Finland in 1990 and was voted Czech Player of the Year in 1994.

Nemec, Jirí
Schalke 04 & Czech Republic
Birthdate: May 15, 1966
Birthplace: Pacov, Czech Republic
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 74 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 77 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 1 (1990)
Previous Clubs: Ceske Budejovice, Dukla Praha, Sparta Praha
Transfer Fee: -
The Czech captain is the most experienced player in the squad, and, like Radek Bejbl, adds some strength and steel to complement the skill and subtlety of the many more talented players in the side. He made his national-team debut in 1990, featured in the Czech squad for the 1990 World Cup and started every game in Euro 96. He operates in a more defensive role, almost as a wing-back. He is the link man in the side, and his leadership qualities were in evidence when he helped FC Schalke 04 to UEFA Cup success in 1996/97. Voted Czech Player of the Year in 1997.

Poborsky, Karel
Benefica & Czech Republic

Birthdate: May 30, 1972
Birthplace: Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 71 kg
Position: Midfielder
International: 51 caps, 2 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: SK Ceske Budejovice, Viktoria Zizkov, Slavia Praha, Manchester United
Transfer Fee: $3.30 Millions of Dollars
He won the Czech league title and reached the UEFA Cup semi-final with SK Slavia Praha, and secured a dream transfer to Manchester United FC. He was selected for the official Euro 96 team of the tournament, and was universally acclaimed for his dribbling skills and ability to unsettle defenders. He found his first-team opportunities limited at Old Trafford, and moved on to SL Benfica.

Repka, Tomas
Fiorentina & Czech Republic

Birthdate: January 2, 1974
Birthplace: Slavicin Zlin, Czech Republic
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Position: Defender
International: 34 caps, 1 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Banik Ostrava, Sparta Praha
Transfer Fee: -
Managed to secure a transfer from AC Sparta Praha to AC Fiorentina in 1998, and has gone on to establish himself as one of the most accomplished defenders in Serie A. His key strengths are his aerial ability and his natural competitive spirit.

Smicer, Vladimir
Liverpool & Czech Republic

Birthdate: May 24, 1973
Birthplace: Praha, Czech Republic
Height: 1.80 mts
Weight: 71 kgs
Position: Midfielder, Forward
International: 42 caps, 18 goals (as of August 3, 2000)
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Slavia Praha, Lens
Transfer Fee: $4.67 Millions of Dollars
Possessing excellent ball control skills, he usually operates behind the front pair for his country, though he features as a wide midfielder for his club. With SK Slavia Praha he won the league title in 1995, then move to RC Lens. He was a pivotal figure in their shock French league success in 1997/98. He hit peak form that season for his country as well, scoring 13 goals in 15 matches. Top Scorer in 1997 Confederations Cup.

Suchoparek, Jan
Tennis Borussia Berlin & Czech Republic

Birthdate: September 23, 1969
Birthplace: Kladno, Czech Republic
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 79 kg
Position: Defender
International: 60 caps, 4 goals
World Cups: 0
Previous Clubs: Dukla Praha, Slavia Praha, Strasbourg
Transfer Fee: $0.75 Millions of Dollars
The experienced defender has arguably passed the peak of an illustrious career, having moved to German 2nd Bundesliga side Tennis Borussia Berlin. Before going to Berlin, he spent three seasons in France with RC Strasbourg, while he also won a league title in his native country with SK Slavia Praha.

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