Czech Republic coach quits after WC flop

PRAGUE — The Czech Football Association (FACR) said it had parted ways with national team coach Miroslav Koubek following their first-round World Cup exit. The 74-year-old led the Czechs to their first World Cup spot in 20 years with shootout wins over Ireland and Denmark in the March play-offs. But the Czechs failed to shine…

Czech Republic coach quits after WC flop