Spaniard Santi Denia is named coach of the Czech Republic national team after poor World Cup showing

PRAGUE: August 4  Spanish coach Santi Denia took over the Czech Republic national team recently to become the first foreigner in the post.

The Czech soccer association said the 52-year-old signed a two-year contract with an option to be extended by another two years.

Czech football association head David Trunda introduced Denia at a news conference in Prague.