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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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Inside Petr Cech's life as Premier League icon announces wife split, from switching sport to kids following in footsteps
CECH MATE Inside Petr Cech's life as Premier League icon announces wife split, from switching sport to kids following in footsteps Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHELSEA legend Petr Cech has been enjoying some unusual hobbies and activities since quitting football - but the beautiful game is still in the family. Cech, who won everything with Chelsea during a celebrated 11-year stint at Stamford Bridge, announced the end of his marriage this week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Petr Cech enjoyed a celebrated career with Chelsea and Arsenal Credit: Getty Images - Getty 9 Cech worked as technical and performance advisor at Chelsea in retirement Credit:9 Cech has crossed over to ice hockey playing as a goal tender Credit: Ian Walton/PA Wire 9 Cech announced he was divorcing his wife of 22 years Credit: isifa/It was a sad update from Cech, who has been living life to the full in retirement. The iconic keeper won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, the Europa League and Champions League during his playing days. The former Czech Republic international's career ended in 2019 after four years with Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup and cemented his place as a true Premier League legend. The Czech legend returned to his beloved Chelsea as technical and performance advisor shortly after his retirement. Read More on Chelsea con-fronted Ex-Chelsea boss Conte storms onto pitch and restrained by fourth official In 2020, the ex-Rennes star was even included in the West Londoners' 25-man Premier League squad for the 2020–21 season as an emergency goalkeeper and non-contract player due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Cech's time with Chelsea came to an end once more in 2022 following the club's takeover by Todd Boehly. Between the sticks The famous shot stopper has been officially retired since his shock emergency stint, but has remained active between the sticks... only in a different sport. Cech crossed over to ice hockey playing as a goaltender in his spare time for the likes of the Belfast Giants, Chelmsford Chieftains and Guildford Phoenix. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS And he remains active in the rink as he now plays for the Oxford City Stars in the NIHL South Division 1. When not playing with his hockey stick, he's using sticks of a different sort. He's become a keen drummer in his downtime, often posting about his love for it on social media. 9 Cech has found a new passion in music Credit: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea fans beg Petr Cech to return to club after spotting what he did in Sky Sports studio during Crystal Palace clash He opened up about what it meant to him, posting: "When a sports career ends, it's not just the jersey that disappears from the hanger. "The entire routine fades. "No alarm for training, no weekend matches, no team around you. "And suddenly, you ask yourself: 'What now?' "For me, it meant finding a new rhythm. "Music gave me that rhythm. Drumming kept me present." Footy-loving kids Meanwhile, Cech's two children are following in his footsteps looking to carve up a similar football career. His son Damian, 16, and daughter Adela, 17, are currently playing for Fulham as a goalkeeper and defender respectively. Damian recently signed a professional contract with the Cottagers, while Adela also competes for the Czech Republic's Under-17s where she recently made her debut. Cech was pictured alongside his boy when he put pen to paper with Fulham. 9 Cech's son Damian signed a professional contract with Fulham 9 Damian plays as a goalkeeper for Fulham, just like his dad Credit: Instagram @petrcech 9 Cech's Daughter Adela also plays for Fulham Split with wife Also present was Cech's wife Martina Dolejsova, who it was announced this week he was splitting from. The legendary goalie and Martina Dolejsova, who had been together for a total of 26 years, announced the end of their marriage but insist they remain best friends. They had been married 22 years. Cech has also taken up public speaking and is expected to appear at Clapham Grand in October.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Inside Petr Cech's life as Premier League icon announces wife split, from switching sport to kids following in footsteps
CECH MATE Inside Petr Cech's life as Premier League icon announces wife split, from switching sport to kids following in footsteps CHELSEA legend Petr Cech has been enjoying some unusual hobbies and activities since quitting football - but the beautiful game is still in the family. Cech, who won everything with Chelsea during a celebrated 11-year stint at Stamford Bridge, announced the end of his marriage this week. 9 Petr Cech enjoyed a celebrated career with Chelsea and Arsenal Credit: Getty Images - Getty 9 Cech worked as technical and performance advisor at Chelsea in retirement Credit:Advertisement 9 Cech has crossed over to ice hockey playing as a goal tender Credit: Ian Walton/PA Wire 9 Cech announced he was divorcing his wife of 22 years Credit: isifa/It was a sad update from Cech, who has been living life to the full in retirement. The iconic keeper won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, the Europa League and Champions League during his playing days. Advertisement The former Czech Republic international's career ended in 2019 after four years with Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup and cemented his place as a true Premier League legend. The Czech legend returned to his beloved Chelsea as technical and performance advisor shortly after his retirement. In 2020, the ex-Rennes star was even included in the West Londoners' 25-man Premier League squad for the 2020–21 season as an emergency goalkeeper and non-contract player due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Cech's time with Chelsea came to an end once more in 2022 following the club's takeover by Todd Boehly. Advertisement Between the sticks The famous shot stopper has been officially retired since his shock emergency stint, but has remained active between the sticks... only in a different sport. Cech crossed over to ice hockey playing as a goaltender in his spare time for the likes of the Belfast Giants, Chelmsford Chieftains and Guildford Phoenix. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS And he remains active in the rink as he now plays for the Oxford City Stars in the NIHL South Division 1. When not playing with his hockey stick, he's using sticks of a different sort. Advertisement He's become a keen drummer in his downtime, often posting about his love for it on social media. 9 Cech has found a new passion in music Credit: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea fans beg Petr Cech to return to club after spotting what he did in Sky Sports studio during Crystal Palace clash He opened up about what it meant to him, posting: "When a sports career ends, it's not just the jersey that disappears from the hanger. "The entire routine fades. "No alarm for training, no weekend matches, no team around you. Advertisement "And suddenly, you ask yourself: 'What now?' "For me, it meant finding a new rhythm. "Music gave me that rhythm. Drumming kept me present." Footy-loving kids Meanwhile, Cech's two children are following in his footsteps looking to carve up a similar football career. His son Damian, 16, and daughter Adela, 17, are currently playing for Fulham as a goalkeeper and defender respectively. Advertisement Damian recently signed a professional contract with the Cottagers, while Adela also competes for the Czech Republic's Under-17s where she recently made her debut. Cech was pictured alongside his boy when he put pen to paper with Fulham. 9 Cech's son Damian signed a professional contract with Fulham 9 Damian plays as a goalkeeper for Fulham, just like his dad Credit: Instagram @petrcech 9 Cech's Daughter Adela also plays for Fulham Advertisement Split with wife Also present was Cech's wife Martina Dolejsova, who it was announced this week he was splitting from. The legendary goalie and Martina Dolejsova, who had been together for a total of 26 years, announced the end of their marriage but insist they remain best friends. They had been married 22 years. Cech has also taken up public speaking and is expected to appear at Clapham Grand in October. 9 Chelsea legend Cech announces his marriage is over after 26 years in emotional Instagram statement Credit: instagram @petrcech
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Inside Petr Cech's life as Premier League icon announces wife split, from switching sport to kids following in footsteps
CHELSEA legend Petr Cech has been enjoying some unusual hobbies and activities since quitting football - but the beautiful game is still in the family. Cech, who won everything with Chelsea during a celebrated 11-year stint at Stamford Bridge, announced the end of his marriage this week. 9 9 9 It was a sad update from Cech, who has been living life to the full in retirement. The iconic keeper won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, the Europa League and Champions League during his playing days. The former Czech Republic international's career ended in 2019 after four years with Arsenal, where he won the FA Cup and cemented his place as a true Premier League legend. The Czech legend returned to his beloved Chelsea as technical and performance advisor shortly after his retirement. In 2020, the ex-Rennes star was even included in the West Londoners' 25-man Premier League squad for the 2020–21 season as an emergency goalkeeper and non-contract player due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But Cech's time with Chelsea came to an end once more in 2022 following the club's takeover by Todd Boehly. Between the sticks The famous shot stopper has been officially retired since his shock emergency stint, but has remained active between the sticks... only in a different sport. Cech crossed over to ice hockey playing as a goaltender in his spare time for the likes of the Belfast Giants, Chelmsford Chieftains and Guildford Phoenix. And he remains active in the rink as he now plays for the Oxford City Stars in the NIHL South Division 1. When not playing with his hockey stick, he's using sticks of a different sort. He's become a keen drummer in his downtime, often posting about his love for it on social media. 9 Chelsea fans beg Petr Cech to return to club after spotting what he did in Sky Sports studio during Crystal Palace clash He opened up about what it meant to him, posting: "When a sports career ends, it's not just the jersey that disappears from the hanger. "The entire routine fades. "No alarm for training, no weekend matches, no team around you. "And suddenly, you ask yourself: 'What now?' "For me, it meant finding a new rhythm. "Music gave me that rhythm. Drumming kept me present." Footy-loving kids Meanwhile, Cech's two children are following in his footsteps looking to carve up a similar football career. His son Damian, 16, and daughter Adela, 17, are currently playing for Fulham as a goalkeeper and defender respectively. Damian recently signed a professional contract with the Cottagers, while Adela also competes for the Czech Republic's Under-17s where she recently made her debut. Cech was pictured alongside his boy when he put pen to paper with Fulham. 9 9 9 Split with wife Also present was Cech's wife Martina Dolejsova, who it was announced this week he was splitting from. The legendary goalie and Martina Dolejsova, who had been together for a total of 26 years, announced the end of their marriage but insist they remain best friends. They had been married 22 years. Cech has also taken up public speaking and is expected to appear at Clapham Grand in October. 9
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
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Cech splits from wife Former Gunner Petr Cech has announced that he has split from his wife after 26 years together. The retired keeper revealed the heartbreaking news on social media with a short statement. He wrote: "Martina and myself are sad to announce that we are separating after 26 years together. "We remain best friends and immensely proud of our two children."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
EFL club's £50million stadium expansion given green light with capacity to almost DOUBLE
The work will happen across a number of phases In good stock EFL club's £50million stadium expansion given green light with capacity to almost DOUBLE A £50MILLION stadium expansion for Stockport County has been given the green light following a battle with campaigners. The League One club has been given approval by the local council to almost double the capacity of Edgeley Park. 3 Stockport County have been given planning permission for a £50million stadium upgrade Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 The expanded stadium will see the capacity almost double Credit: Stockport County Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw Play via Dream Team's app or website today! An extra 7,400 seats will be added to the ground, taking the total capacity up to 18,000. A crunch meeting at the town hall on August 14 saw councillors rule in support of the stadium expansion which will also introduce a new east and south stand. This came despite opposition from the Edgeley Wildlife Group, who wanted the club to change part of the project to build a car park behind the south stand on an area of natural green land. Edgeley councillor Asa Caton backed the plans, proclaiming it would bring more money into the area. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL FEELING BLUE Emotional Chelsea legend Petr Cech splits from wife after 26 years He said: "As a councillor I have to strike a balance between environmental protection and development that brings clear socio-economic benefits. "I have listened to the objections from the Edgeley Wildlife Reserve group but to me the balance is in favour of development because of the benefits it's going to bring to Edgeley and across Stockport." Cllr Steve Gribbon, planning chairman, added: "If you put something in which is going to be a structure of meaning then people are going to want to be part of it and I think this is going to be a good thing for the town centre.' The Hatters have enjoyed a steady rise back up the football pyramid in recent years. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK They fell as low as the National League North following three relegations in four seasons between 2010 and 2013. However, since 2019 they have slowly climbed back into the EFL before returning to League One in 2024 for the first time since 2008. Arsenal make major change to Emirates stadium just days before new Premier League season Plans to expand the club's stadium were initially announced in 2022, with 96 per cent of fans supporting the overarching vision for the expansion. The works will be completed across a number of phases, starting with the eastern side of the North Stand increasing by 600 seats. This will be followed by the East Stand seeing an increase to 4,500 seats and then the South Stand going up to 5,500. The final phase will then see the western section of the North Stand expand by a further 600 seats. 3 TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - KEEP UP WITH ALL THE LATEST FROM A BUSY SUMMER WINDOW
