
The coach of the Czech Republic, Jaroslav Silhavy, resigned immediately after qualifying for the European Championship. The Czech national team won 3-0 against Moldova, securing a "ticket" to Germany, as Silhavy announced the surprising decision, which left everyone stunned.
"Even though we are happy now, I had already decided before the match that I would not continue," the 62-year-old former defender told Czech public television in an interview after the match.
Silhavy, who led the team to the quarter-finals of the last European Championship before securing a place at next year's tournament in Germany, was criticized for the team's poor showing in Group E, where they finished second behind Albania. , after winning just four games out of eight.
The Czech team was also hit by scandal less than 48 hours before the crucial match against Moldova, when three players, Vladimir Cufal (West Ham), Jakub Brabec (Aris Thessaloniki) and Jan Kuchta (Sparta Prague), were expelled from the national team after spent the night from Saturday to Sunday in a night club. (A2 Televizion)