The most record caps for Czech Republic has retired from international football to end 14-years international career.
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech retired as the most caps for Czech Republic wining 124 caps, he made his debut in 2002 February...The 34-year old played all three matches for Czech Republic at the on-going Euro 2016 in France where Czech Republic finish bottom of Group D with one point.
He played in the 2006 World Cup as well as four consecutive Euros, with the highlight being his side's run to the semi-finals at Euro 2004.
He told the Czech Republic Football Association (FACR): "It is a definite decision."
"The fact we did not win at Euros had no effect on my decision, although obviously I would have preferred a triumphant farewell.
We lived some amazing moments together - Wishing the team all the best for the future #CZE pic.twitter.com/w1BT91BhbT— Petr Cech (@PetrCech) July 8, 2016
"I like to do things 100 per cent and there will come a time where I have to ease the burden on myself. That time may not be now, but qualification for the World Cup takes two years and it would not have been right to announce that I do not feel I can carry on in the middle of that.
"Therefore, it is better to make decision now and close a beautiful chapter." He added on Twitter: "We lived some amazing moments together - wishing the team all the best for the future."
The FACR thanking him for his achievements: "Petr Cech has announced the end of his Czech representation. he played in 124 games, which nobody has beaten. Petr, thank you for everything!."
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