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Czech Soccer Strips Captaincy, Donates Bonuses to Charity

11/19/2025

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The Czech Republic soccer association stripped Tomáš Soucek, the national team captain, of his captaincy.
It denied financial bonuses to the Czech Republic national team after their 6-0 win over Gibraltar because players failed to thank supporters who criticized the team during World Cup qualifying.
The bonuses will be donated to charity.
The team finished second in their group and will enter playoffs for a 2026 World Cup berth.

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The Czech Republic soccer association stripped Tomáš Soucek, the national team captain, of his captaincy.
It denied financial bonuses to the Czech Republic national team after their 6-0 win over Gibraltar because players failed to thank supporters who criticized the team during World Cup qualifying.
The bonuses will be donated to charity.
The team finished second in their group and will enter playoffs for a 2026 World Cup berth.