Radoslav Látal
Encyclopedia
Radoslav Látal is a former Czech football player and current football manager of FK Baník Sokolov
. He played for the Czech Republic
, for which he appeared in 47 matches and participated at the Euro 1996
and Euro 2000
. On 11 June 2000, in a bizarre twist, he was dismissed by referee Pierluigi Collina
in the dying seconds of the Czechs' Euro 2000
game against the Netherlands
. Latal, who had already been substituted in that match, was punished for what were perceived to be inappropriate words, following Collina's decision to award the Dutch a last-minute penalty.
Látal also played for Czechoslovakia at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship in Saudi Arabia
.
At a club level, Látal began to play football in SK Sigma Olomouc
, where he also played most of his Gambrinus liga
career. In 1994 he moved to Germany to play for Schalke 04, where he stayed until 2001. In 2002 Látal moved to FC Baník Ostrava
and was a member of the squad in the 2003-2004 season
, when Baník won the league title. He also won the Czech Football Cup with Baník in 2005. After that season, he ended his professional career.
He became manager of SFC Opava
in 2008 and went on to Sokolov in September 2010.
FK Baník Sokolov
FK Baník Sokolov are a Czech football club based in Sokolov. Currently the club plays in the Czech 2. Liga.- Historical names :* 1948 - SK HDB Falknov nad Ohří* 1948 - ZTS Sokol HDB Sokolov* 1953 - DSO Baník Sokolov...
. He played for the Czech Republic
Czech Republic national football team
The Czech Republic national football team represents the Czech Republic in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic, the governing body for football in the Czech Republic. Their current head coach is Michal Bílek...
, for which he appeared in 47 matches and participated at the Euro 1996
1996 UEFA European Football Championship
The 1996 UEFA European Football Championship was hosted by England, who won the right to host the tournament ahead of bids from Austria, Portugal and the Netherlands. It was the tenth European Football Championship, which is held every four years and endorsed by UEFA. It was the first to use the...
and Euro 2000
2000 UEFA European Football Championship
The 2000 UEFA European Football Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Football Championship, which is held every four years and organized by UEFA, association football's governing body in Europe....
. On 11 June 2000, in a bizarre twist, he was dismissed by referee Pierluigi Collina
Pierluigi Collina
Pierluigi Collina is a former Italian football referee. He is still involved in football as non-paid consultant to the Italian Football Referees Association , and is a member of the UEFA Referees Committee...
in the dying seconds of the Czechs' Euro 2000
2000 UEFA European Football Championship
The 2000 UEFA European Football Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th UEFA European Football Championship, which is held every four years and organized by UEFA, association football's governing body in Europe....
game against the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
. Latal, who had already been substituted in that match, was punished for what were perceived to be inappropriate words, following Collina's decision to award the Dutch a last-minute penalty.
Látal also played for Czechoslovakia at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
.
At a club level, Látal began to play football in SK Sigma Olomouc
SK Sigma Olomouc
SK Sigma Olomouc is a Czech football club from the city of Olomouc. They reached the quarterfinals of the 1991-1992 UEFA Cup.Since 2011, Olomouc have had an agreement where FK SAN-JV Šumperk is acting as their farm team.- Historical names :...
, where he also played most of his Gambrinus liga
Gambrinus Liga
The Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
career. In 1994 he moved to Germany to play for Schalke 04, where he stayed until 2001. In 2002 Látal moved to FC Baník Ostrava
FC Baník Ostrava
FC Baník Ostrava is a football club from the Silesian part of the city of Ostrava, Czech Republic. It is based in Slezská Ostrava district of the city....
and was a member of the squad in the 2003-2004 season
Gambrinus liga 2003-04
-League standings:P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points- Squad of the champions Baník Ostrava :Goalkeepers...
, when Baník won the league title. He also won the Czech Football Cup with Baník in 2005. After that season, he ended his professional career.
He became manager of SFC Opava
SFC Opava
Slezský FC Opava is a football club from Opava, Czech Republic. Currently the club plays in the third-level Moravian-Silesian Football League. They were in the Gambrinus Liga at the top tier of Czech football from 1995 to 2000, getting relegated in 2000 but returning to the top flight the following...
in 2008 and went on to Sokolov in September 2010.
Individual
- UEFA Team of the Tournament (1): UEFA Euro 1996
- Gambrinus ligaGambrinus LigaThe Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
Best eleven of the season (1): 2003-04 - 10th best Czech footballer of the decade (1993-03) by the fans poll
- In 2010 was chosen as a member of All stars team SK Sigma OlomoucSK Sigma OlomoucSK Sigma Olomouc is a Czech football club from the city of Olomouc. They reached the quarterfinals of the 1991-1992 UEFA Cup.Since 2011, Olomouc have had an agreement where FK SAN-JV Šumperk is acting as their farm team.- Historical names :...
of all time by the club fans.
Club
- UEFA Europa LeagueUEFA CupThe UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
(1): 1996-97 (with Schalke 04) - Gambrinus ligaGambrinus LigaThe Gambrinus liga is a Czech professional league for football clubs. At the top of the Czech football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 16 clubs, operating a system of promotion and relegation with the Czech 2. Liga. Seasons run from August to May,...
(1): 2003-04 (with FC Baník OstravaFC Baník OstravaFC Baník Ostrava is a football club from the Silesian part of the city of Ostrava, Czech Republic. It is based in Slezská Ostrava district of the city....
) - Czechoslovak CupCzechoslovak CupThe Czechoslovak Cup was a football cup competition held in Czechoslovakia. It was officially created in 1960 and folded in 1993 with the split between Czech Republic and Slovakia.The cup was played between the winners of Czech Cup and Slovak Cup...
(1): 1989-90 (with Dukla Prague) - Czech CupCzech Republic Football CupThe Czech Republic Football Cup is the major football cup competition in the Czech Republic. It is organised by the Czech Football Association....
(1): 2004-05 (with FC Baník OstravaFC Baník OstravaFC Baník Ostrava is a football club from the Silesian part of the city of Ostrava, Czech Republic. It is based in Slezská Ostrava district of the city....
)