His manager (Raiola) stated, in an interview on today's Tuttosport, that the retirement rumors aren't true: Pavel will continue till 2008, but will quit with the NT this year.
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He must stay with us at least for one season. Despite all situations, and his play out of his position he is still good, my only concern is that he is losing nerves in last few matches. But Pavel is Pavel if he goes we definitly gonna miss him. He still can make impact on the game no matter is he in starting XI or on the bench.
For example look at the Scholl in Bayern, coming from the bench and scoring goals and making some good actions. And i can bet that Pavel is better.
For example look at the Scholl in Bayern, coming from the bench and scoring goals and making some good actions. And i can bet that Pavel is better.
Nedved's Farewell International Shot
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Some of soccer's elite players consider the World Cup more than just a sporting event. They believe it can also change their lives.
So Pavel Nedved, who seemed to say goodbye to international soccer in 2004, is back on the world stage, ready for the World Cup.
It sure didn't look likely two years ago.
"It's for good," the Juventus star midfielder said resolutely when he announced his international retirement back then, citing a recurrent knee injury that did not allow him to play for both club and country.
His decision came just a couple of months after he captained the Czechs to the semifinals of the European Championship. It surprised many, including Czech national coach Karel Bruckner.
Nedved's retirement severely weakened the Czech squad just as it also was depleted by injuries. The Czechs, ranked second in the world, were struggling throughout the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Needed by his nation — with the World Cup's special attraction playing a role — it was the right time for Nedved to change his mind and help, saying the motivation to advance was "huge."
He was not alone in such a turnaround. Some other big stars came out of retirement to help their countries qualify, including France's Zinedine Zidane, and Trinidad and Tobago's Dwight Yorke, who helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 1999.
Czechoslovakia, which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, played in the World Cup several times, but the Czech Republic had never qualified. It secured a playoff spot this time, then beat Norway for a berth in the tournament.
Following the successful playoff, which he called "a great fantasy," the 33-year-old Nedved — Europe's best player three years ago — is expected to be the playmaker for the Czechs in Germany.
"He's the leader," Bruckner said about Nedved, stressing his undying "thirst for winning."
"He's a winning character," the coach added.
"The World Cup is the most one can achieve in soccer," Nedved said. "It's the career's culmination for everyone. It's not important to win, just to participate is something extraordinary.
"I belong to the veterans and I had thought I would never ... play at the World Cup. Now, I'm extremely happy that we're not a lost generation and will take part."
Nedved and attacking midfielders Karel Poborsky and Vladimir Smicer are the last three veterans who were on the Czech team that staged an upset at Euro '96, reaching the final. Their brilliant performances then earned them places in lineups of leading European clubs, including FC Liverpool and Manchester United.
Nedved moved to Lazio from Sparta Prague in 1996 in a transfer that elevated him to star status in European soccer. He helped the Rome-based club to victories in the Italian Cup in 1998 and the European Winners' Cup in 1999.
Lazio clinched the Italian League and Cup double the following season and Nedved, the club's best player, transferred to Juventus in a deal worth $51.2 million in 2001.
Nedved's combative attitude and determination, accompanied by brilliant ball and passing skills and lethal long-range shooting, made him a leader at Juventus. He took over there for the seemingly irreplaceable Zidane, who had transferred to Real Madrid.
He led Juventus to the Serie A championship in 2002, 2003, 2005 and this season. He was instrumental in the Italian superpower's elimination of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals in 2003, but missed the final game due to yellow cards.
Now, he's determined to improve his 17 goals in 85 appearances for the Czech Republic and to fill a void.
"My dream still remains the same," Nedved said. "To play once again in a grand final, be it the Champions League with Juventus ... or the World Cup final.
"That's the biggest motivation for me that helps me recover from all injuries and troubles I've gone through."
Associated press
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You'll be always a legend, Pavel
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Some of soccer's elite players consider the World Cup more than just a sporting event. They believe it can also change their lives.
So Pavel Nedved, who seemed to say goodbye to international soccer in 2004, is back on the world stage, ready for the World Cup.
It sure didn't look likely two years ago.
"It's for good," the Juventus star midfielder said resolutely when he announced his international retirement back then, citing a recurrent knee injury that did not allow him to play for both club and country.
His decision came just a couple of months after he captained the Czechs to the semifinals of the European Championship. It surprised many, including Czech national coach Karel Bruckner.
Nedved's retirement severely weakened the Czech squad just as it also was depleted by injuries. The Czechs, ranked second in the world, were struggling throughout the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Needed by his nation — with the World Cup's special attraction playing a role — it was the right time for Nedved to change his mind and help, saying the motivation to advance was "huge."
He was not alone in such a turnaround. Some other big stars came out of retirement to help their countries qualify, including France's Zinedine Zidane, and Trinidad and Tobago's Dwight Yorke, who helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 1999.
Czechoslovakia, which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, played in the World Cup several times, but the Czech Republic had never qualified. It secured a playoff spot this time, then beat Norway for a berth in the tournament.
Following the successful playoff, which he called "a great fantasy," the 33-year-old Nedved — Europe's best player three years ago — is expected to be the playmaker for the Czechs in Germany.
"He's the leader," Bruckner said about Nedved, stressing his undying "thirst for winning."
"He's a winning character," the coach added.
"The World Cup is the most one can achieve in soccer," Nedved said. "It's the career's culmination for everyone. It's not important to win, just to participate is something extraordinary.
"I belong to the veterans and I had thought I would never ... play at the World Cup. Now, I'm extremely happy that we're not a lost generation and will take part."
Nedved and attacking midfielders Karel Poborsky and Vladimir Smicer are the last three veterans who were on the Czech team that staged an upset at Euro '96, reaching the final. Their brilliant performances then earned them places in lineups of leading European clubs, including FC Liverpool and Manchester United.
Nedved moved to Lazio from Sparta Prague in 1996 in a transfer that elevated him to star status in European soccer. He helped the Rome-based club to victories in the Italian Cup in 1998 and the European Winners' Cup in 1999.
Lazio clinched the Italian League and Cup double the following season and Nedved, the club's best player, transferred to Juventus in a deal worth $51.2 million in 2001.
Nedved's combative attitude and determination, accompanied by brilliant ball and passing skills and lethal long-range shooting, made him a leader at Juventus. He took over there for the seemingly irreplaceable Zidane, who had transferred to Real Madrid.
He led Juventus to the Serie A championship in 2002, 2003, 2005 and this season. He was instrumental in the Italian superpower's elimination of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals in 2003, but missed the final game due to yellow cards.
Now, he's determined to improve his 17 goals in 85 appearances for the Czech Republic and to fill a void.
"My dream still remains the same," Nedved said. "To play once again in a grand final, be it the Champions League with Juventus ... or the World Cup final.
"That's the biggest motivation for me that helps me recover from all injuries and troubles I've gone through."
Associated press
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You'll be always a legend, Pavel
ReBeL said:
Nedved's Farewell International Shot
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Some of soccer's elite players consider the World Cup more than just a sporting event. They believe it can also change their lives.
So Pavel Nedved, who seemed to say goodbye to international soccer in 2004, is back on the world stage, ready for the World Cup.
It sure didn't look likely two years ago.
"It's for good," the Juventus star midfielder said resolutely when he announced his international retirement back then, citing a recurrent knee injury that did not allow him to play for both club and country.
His decision came just a couple of months after he captained the Czechs to the semifinals of the European Championship. It surprised many, including Czech national coach Karel Bruckner.
Nedved's retirement severely weakened the Czech squad just as it also was depleted by injuries. The Czechs, ranked second in the world, were struggling throughout the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Needed by his nation — with the World Cup's special attraction playing a role — it was the right time for Nedved to change his mind and help, saying the motivation to advance was "huge."
He was not alone in such a turnaround. Some other big stars came out of retirement to help their countries qualify, including France's Zinedine Zidane, and Trinidad and Tobago's Dwight Yorke, who helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 1999.
Czechoslovakia, which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, played in the World Cup several times, but the Czech Republic had never qualified. It secured a playoff spot this time, then beat Norway for a berth in the tournament.
Following the successful playoff, which he called "a great fantasy," the 33-year-old Nedved — Europe's best player three years ago — is expected to be the playmaker for the Czechs in Germany.
"He's the leader," Bruckner said about Nedved, stressing his undying "thirst for winning."
"He's a winning character," the coach added.
"The World Cup is the most one can achieve in soccer," Nedved said. "It's the career's culmination for everyone. It's not important to win, just to participate is something extraordinary.
"I belong to the veterans and I had thought I would never ... play at the World Cup. Now, I'm extremely happy that we're not a lost generation and will take part."
Nedved and attacking midfielders Karel Poborsky and Vladimir Smicer are the last three veterans who were on the Czech team that staged an upset at Euro '96, reaching the final. Their brilliant performances then earned them places in lineups of leading European clubs, including FC Liverpool and Manchester United.
Nedved moved to Lazio from Sparta Prague in 1996 in a transfer that elevated him to star status in European soccer. He helped the Rome-based club to victories in the Italian Cup in 1998 and the European Winners' Cup in 1999.
Lazio clinched the Italian League and Cup double the following season and Nedved, the club's best player, transferred to Juventus in a deal worth $51.2 million in 2001.
Nedved's combative attitude and determination, accompanied by brilliant ball and passing skills and lethal long-range shooting, made him a leader at Juventus. He took over there for the seemingly irreplaceable Zidane, who had transferred to Real Madrid.
He led Juventus to the Serie A championship in 2002, 2003, 2005 and this season. He was instrumental in the Italian superpower's elimination of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals in 2003, but missed the final game due to yellow cards.
Now, he's determined to improve his 17 goals in 85 appearances for the Czech Republic and to fill a void.
"My dream still remains the same," Nedved said. "To play once again in a grand final, be it the Champions League with Juventus ... or the World Cup final.
"That's the biggest motivation for me that helps me recover from all injuries and troubles I've gone through."
Associated press
--------------------------------------------------------------------
You'll be always a legend, Pavel
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Some of soccer's elite players consider the World Cup more than just a sporting event. They believe it can also change their lives.
So Pavel Nedved, who seemed to say goodbye to international soccer in 2004, is back on the world stage, ready for the World Cup.
It sure didn't look likely two years ago.
"It's for good," the Juventus star midfielder said resolutely when he announced his international retirement back then, citing a recurrent knee injury that did not allow him to play for both club and country.
His decision came just a couple of months after he captained the Czechs to the semifinals of the European Championship. It surprised many, including Czech national coach Karel Bruckner.
Nedved's retirement severely weakened the Czech squad just as it also was depleted by injuries. The Czechs, ranked second in the world, were struggling throughout the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Needed by his nation — with the World Cup's special attraction playing a role — it was the right time for Nedved to change his mind and help, saying the motivation to advance was "huge."
He was not alone in such a turnaround. Some other big stars came out of retirement to help their countries qualify, including France's Zinedine Zidane, and Trinidad and Tobago's Dwight Yorke, who helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 1999.
Czechoslovakia, which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, played in the World Cup several times, but the Czech Republic had never qualified. It secured a playoff spot this time, then beat Norway for a berth in the tournament.
Following the successful playoff, which he called "a great fantasy," the 33-year-old Nedved — Europe's best player three years ago — is expected to be the playmaker for the Czechs in Germany.
"He's the leader," Bruckner said about Nedved, stressing his undying "thirst for winning."
"He's a winning character," the coach added.
"The World Cup is the most one can achieve in soccer," Nedved said. "It's the career's culmination for everyone. It's not important to win, just to participate is something extraordinary.
"I belong to the veterans and I had thought I would never ... play at the World Cup. Now, I'm extremely happy that we're not a lost generation and will take part."
Nedved and attacking midfielders Karel Poborsky and Vladimir Smicer are the last three veterans who were on the Czech team that staged an upset at Euro '96, reaching the final. Their brilliant performances then earned them places in lineups of leading European clubs, including FC Liverpool and Manchester United.
Nedved moved to Lazio from Sparta Prague in 1996 in a transfer that elevated him to star status in European soccer. He helped the Rome-based club to victories in the Italian Cup in 1998 and the European Winners' Cup in 1999.
Lazio clinched the Italian League and Cup double the following season and Nedved, the club's best player, transferred to Juventus in a deal worth $51.2 million in 2001.
Nedved's combative attitude and determination, accompanied by brilliant ball and passing skills and lethal long-range shooting, made him a leader at Juventus. He took over there for the seemingly irreplaceable Zidane, who had transferred to Real Madrid.
He led Juventus to the Serie A championship in 2002, 2003, 2005 and this season. He was instrumental in the Italian superpower's elimination of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals in 2003, but missed the final game due to yellow cards.
Now, he's determined to improve his 17 goals in 85 appearances for the Czech Republic and to fill a void.
"My dream still remains the same," Nedved said. "To play once again in a grand final, be it the Champions League with Juventus ... or the World Cup final.
"That's the biggest motivation for me that helps me recover from all injuries and troubles I've gone through."
Associated press
--------------------------------------------------------------------
You'll be always a legend, Pavel
ReBeL said:
Nedved's Farewell International Shot
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Some of soccer's elite players consider the World Cup more than just a sporting event. They believe it can also change their lives.
So Pavel Nedved, who seemed to say goodbye to international soccer in 2004, is back on the world stage, ready for the World Cup.
It sure didn't look likely two years ago.
"It's for good," the Juventus star midfielder said resolutely when he announced his international retirement back then, citing a recurrent knee injury that did not allow him to play for both club and country.
His decision came just a couple of months after he captained the Czechs to the semifinals of the European Championship. It surprised many, including Czech national coach Karel Bruckner.
Nedved's retirement severely weakened the Czech squad just as it also was depleted by injuries. The Czechs, ranked second in the world, were struggling throughout the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Needed by his nation — with the World Cup's special attraction playing a role — it was the right time for Nedved to change his mind and help, saying the motivation to advance was "huge."
He was not alone in such a turnaround. Some other big stars came out of retirement to help their countries qualify, including France's Zinedine Zidane, and Trinidad and Tobago's Dwight Yorke, who helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 1999.
Czechoslovakia, which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, played in the World Cup several times, but the Czech Republic had never qualified. It secured a playoff spot this time, then beat Norway for a berth in the tournament.
Following the successful playoff, which he called "a great fantasy," the 33-year-old Nedved — Europe's best player three years ago — is expected to be the playmaker for the Czechs in Germany.
"He's the leader," Bruckner said about Nedved, stressing his undying "thirst for winning."
"He's a winning character," the coach added.
"The World Cup is the most one can achieve in soccer," Nedved said. "It's the career's culmination for everyone. It's not important to win, just to participate is something extraordinary.
"I belong to the veterans and I had thought I would never ... play at the World Cup. Now, I'm extremely happy that we're not a lost generation and will take part."
Nedved and attacking midfielders Karel Poborsky and Vladimir Smicer are the last three veterans who were on the Czech team that staged an upset at Euro '96, reaching the final. Their brilliant performances then earned them places in lineups of leading European clubs, including FC Liverpool and Manchester United.
Nedved moved to Lazio from Sparta Prague in 1996 in a transfer that elevated him to star status in European soccer. He helped the Rome-based club to victories in the Italian Cup in 1998 and the European Winners' Cup in 1999.
Lazio clinched the Italian League and Cup double the following season and Nedved, the club's best player, transferred to Juventus in a deal worth $51.2 million in 2001.
Nedved's combative attitude and determination, accompanied by brilliant ball and passing skills and lethal long-range shooting, made him a leader at Juventus. He took over there for the seemingly irreplaceable Zidane, who had transferred to Real Madrid.
He led Juventus to the Serie A championship in 2002, 2003, 2005 and this season. He was instrumental in the Italian superpower's elimination of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals in 2003, but missed the final game due to yellow cards.
Now, he's determined to improve his 17 goals in 85 appearances for the Czech Republic and to fill a void.
"My dream still remains the same," Nedved said. "To play once again in a grand final, be it the Champions League with Juventus ... or the World Cup final.
"That's the biggest motivation for me that helps me recover from all injuries and troubles I've gone through."
Associated press
--------------------------------------------------------------------
You'll be always a legend, Pavel
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Some of soccer's elite players consider the World Cup more than just a sporting event. They believe it can also change their lives.
So Pavel Nedved, who seemed to say goodbye to international soccer in 2004, is back on the world stage, ready for the World Cup.
It sure didn't look likely two years ago.
"It's for good," the Juventus star midfielder said resolutely when he announced his international retirement back then, citing a recurrent knee injury that did not allow him to play for both club and country.
His decision came just a couple of months after he captained the Czechs to the semifinals of the European Championship. It surprised many, including Czech national coach Karel Bruckner.
Nedved's retirement severely weakened the Czech squad just as it also was depleted by injuries. The Czechs, ranked second in the world, were struggling throughout the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.
Needed by his nation — with the World Cup's special attraction playing a role — it was the right time for Nedved to change his mind and help, saying the motivation to advance was "huge."
He was not alone in such a turnaround. Some other big stars came out of retirement to help their countries qualify, including France's Zinedine Zidane, and Trinidad and Tobago's Dwight Yorke, who helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 1999.
Czechoslovakia, which split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993, played in the World Cup several times, but the Czech Republic had never qualified. It secured a playoff spot this time, then beat Norway for a berth in the tournament.
Following the successful playoff, which he called "a great fantasy," the 33-year-old Nedved — Europe's best player three years ago — is expected to be the playmaker for the Czechs in Germany.
"He's the leader," Bruckner said about Nedved, stressing his undying "thirst for winning."
"He's a winning character," the coach added.
"The World Cup is the most one can achieve in soccer," Nedved said. "It's the career's culmination for everyone. It's not important to win, just to participate is something extraordinary.
"I belong to the veterans and I had thought I would never ... play at the World Cup. Now, I'm extremely happy that we're not a lost generation and will take part."
Nedved and attacking midfielders Karel Poborsky and Vladimir Smicer are the last three veterans who were on the Czech team that staged an upset at Euro '96, reaching the final. Their brilliant performances then earned them places in lineups of leading European clubs, including FC Liverpool and Manchester United.
Nedved moved to Lazio from Sparta Prague in 1996 in a transfer that elevated him to star status in European soccer. He helped the Rome-based club to victories in the Italian Cup in 1998 and the European Winners' Cup in 1999.
Lazio clinched the Italian League and Cup double the following season and Nedved, the club's best player, transferred to Juventus in a deal worth $51.2 million in 2001.
Nedved's combative attitude and determination, accompanied by brilliant ball and passing skills and lethal long-range shooting, made him a leader at Juventus. He took over there for the seemingly irreplaceable Zidane, who had transferred to Real Madrid.
He led Juventus to the Serie A championship in 2002, 2003, 2005 and this season. He was instrumental in the Italian superpower's elimination of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals in 2003, but missed the final game due to yellow cards.
Now, he's determined to improve his 17 goals in 85 appearances for the Czech Republic and to fill a void.
"My dream still remains the same," Nedved said. "To play once again in a grand final, be it the Champions League with Juventus ... or the World Cup final.
"That's the biggest motivation for me that helps me recover from all injuries and troubles I've gone through."
Associated press
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You'll be always a legend, Pavel
Nedved says future depends on Italy
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) -- Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved says his future in soccer depends on the outcome of the match-fixing and betting scandal in Italy.
"I haven't decided to retire," Nedved told reporters Thursday in Prague, where the Czech national team gathered ahead of its 10-day pre-World Cup camp in Seefeld, Austria.
"I'll wait what happens with Juventus and then will see," he said. "That's where my future lies. And the future won't be too long anyway."
Nedved, who was European player of the year with Juventus in 2003, turns 34 this summer.
He said he wants to focus on next month's World Cup in Germany. After that, "anything is possible," including retirement, he said.
Nedved said he was advised by Juventus not to comment on the Italian scandal.
"I have to say, I don't feel good about it," Nedved said. "The situation isn't good. So far, it's only allegations...they'll have to sort it out soon."
Nedved, who came out of international retirement to help the Czechs qualify for the World Cup in the playoffs, said he considered the United States a possible "dark horse" at the June 9-July 9 championship.
The Czechs face the Americans in their opening World Cup match on June 12 before playing Ghana on June 17 and Italy on June 22.
"I've seen (the U.S. team) play five times and I have to say it's a very strong squad," Nedved said.
The Italian investigation also involves alleged illegal betting involving Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who has denied wrongdoing.
According to media reports, Czech international Marek Jankulovski of AC Milan was under scrutiny in the betting investigation.
Jankulovski said in Prague that he knew his name was on a list of players published by newspapers.
"I'm not to comment on it and hope it'll be fine in the end," Jankulovski said, adding he has not been approached by Italian investigators so far. "I'm here to get ready for the World Cup."
Czech coach Karel Bruckner said he hoped the scandals in Italy will not affect his team's performance.
"That's not a problem for us," he said.
Brucker said he discussed the case with his players, and "it's over for us."
Associated Press
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20....czech.nedved.ap/index.html?section=si_latest
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If this causes him to retire, that really will be so painful
PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) -- Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved says his future in soccer depends on the outcome of the match-fixing and betting scandal in Italy.
"I haven't decided to retire," Nedved told reporters Thursday in Prague, where the Czech national team gathered ahead of its 10-day pre-World Cup camp in Seefeld, Austria.
"I'll wait what happens with Juventus and then will see," he said. "That's where my future lies. And the future won't be too long anyway."
Nedved, who was European player of the year with Juventus in 2003, turns 34 this summer.
He said he wants to focus on next month's World Cup in Germany. After that, "anything is possible," including retirement, he said.
Nedved said he was advised by Juventus not to comment on the Italian scandal.
"I have to say, I don't feel good about it," Nedved said. "The situation isn't good. So far, it's only allegations...they'll have to sort it out soon."
Nedved, who came out of international retirement to help the Czechs qualify for the World Cup in the playoffs, said he considered the United States a possible "dark horse" at the June 9-July 9 championship.
The Czechs face the Americans in their opening World Cup match on June 12 before playing Ghana on June 17 and Italy on June 22.
"I've seen (the U.S. team) play five times and I have to say it's a very strong squad," Nedved said.
The Italian investigation also involves alleged illegal betting involving Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who has denied wrongdoing.
According to media reports, Czech international Marek Jankulovski of AC Milan was under scrutiny in the betting investigation.
Jankulovski said in Prague that he knew his name was on a list of players published by newspapers.
"I'm not to comment on it and hope it'll be fine in the end," Jankulovski said, adding he has not been approached by Italian investigators so far. "I'm here to get ready for the World Cup."
Czech coach Karel Bruckner said he hoped the scandals in Italy will not affect his team's performance.
"That's not a problem for us," he said.
Brucker said he discussed the case with his players, and "it's over for us."
Associated Press
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/20....czech.nedved.ap/index.html?section=si_latest
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If this causes him to retire, that really will be so painful