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Czech national team hires first foreign coach

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After an internal evaluation in late July, the The Czech Football Association publicly confirmed on 31 July 2026 that Spanish coach Santiago “Santi” Denia had been appointed head coach of the men’s national team, becoming the federation’s first foreign manager. Denia signed a two‑year contract with an option for two additional years and will be assisted by fellow Spaniard Pablo Amo, whose years; his monthly salary was reported at about €40,000. €70,000, while his assistant, fellow Spaniard Pablo Amo, will earn roughly €40,000 per month. The appointment replaces follows Miroslav Koubek, who resigned following Koubek’s resignation after the team’s group‑stage exit at the 2026 World Cup. Denia, 52, previously led Spain’s Olympic team to gold at the Paris 2024 Games and secured UEFA youth titles in 2017 (U‑17) and 2019 (U‑19). His first competitive match will be the home Nations League fixture against Croatia on 26 September 2026, with Euro 2028 qualification and improved Nations League results set as immediate objectives.

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  6. 2026-07-31 08:59 UTC Czech national team hires Spanish coach

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