BREAKING: South African World Cup opponents Czechia Miroslav Koubek resigns as coach
Miroslav Koubek has stepped down as Czechia coach.
The 74-year-old gaffer left his post after having a dismal World Cup with Czechia which saw them fail to win a single match in Group A.
They drew against South Africa and lost to both Mexico an South Korea.
Now the coach has left the post.
“We have agreed with coach Miroslav Koubek on terminating our cooperation,” said FACR President David Trunda.
"At a meeting today, the coach offered his resignation and I decided to accept the offer after an open and correct debate.
"Qualifying for the World Cup was an extraordinary moment for all of Czech football, and Mr. Miroslav Koubek played a huge part in it. For that, he deserves my sincere respect and thanks."
Koubek said he took responsibility for the team's failure at the global showpiece.
“After the failure at the World Championship, for which I bear joint responsibility as head coach, after considering all the circumstances, I came to the conclusion that I would offer my position to the President of the FACR, David Trunda,” said Koubek.
"After mutual discussion and consultation, the president accepted my proposal. The consequence is the termination of my work with the national team."
Koubek said the media campaign back home also contributed to his decision to step down as coach.
"A media campaign based on a series of half-truths and fabrications against me also contributed to my decision. In this atmosphere, my work with the Czech national team would no longer make sense," he said.
"I regret that after gaining knowledge from the World Cup, I will not be able to fulfil the specific and clear visions I had for my further work with the national team."
