Karel Bruckner retiring after 50 years in football

Former Czech Republic and Austria coach Karel Bruckner is retiring from the game after over 50 years in football. Bruckner, who has coached since 1973, said his decision was final. It comes just weeks after he resigned as coach of the Austrian national team. The former Czech Republic tactician was set to retire after his side crashed out of Euro 2008 last summer, but he accepted the Austria job to get over the loss against Turkey during the tournament held in Austria and Switzerland. Bruckner led his former Czech Republic side to qualification for three major tournaments since taking over in 2001. He ensured his team reached Euro 2004, World Cup 2006 and Euro 2008, before taking over Austria.