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Czechs apologize for confusing Latvia, Lithuania

Postby Tangent128 » Wed May 28, 2008 11:43 pm

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) — The Latvian flag was in the game program along with a photo of the Latvian national soccer team. Before the match, Czech organizers played Latvia's national anthem. However, the Czech Republic was facing Lithuania on Tuesday night, not Latvia.

The Czech Republic's soccer federation apologized Wednesday to its Lithuanian counterpart and to the Lithuanian embassy in Prague. The federation said in a statement that the mistakes were inexcusable and measures will be taken not to repeat them in the future.

Federation spokesman Vaclav Tichy took responsibility and resigned from his post. His deputy was fired and another federation official fined, the statement said.

The Czech Republic, preparing for next month's European Championship, won 2-0.


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Postby SilverPrince » Thu May 29, 2008 4:14 pm

Ouch. I am very sorry for the Lithuanian team... that must be a real insult. Not only were they confused for Latvia, they lost. If I were Lithuania and I had nukes... I would commence in political discussions with threats of concessions! Oh, and nuke them.
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Postby TB3 » Fri Jun 06, 2008 5:41 pm

But what about Latvaria! Doctor Doom is going to be very angry! :D
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Postby DL » Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:17 pm

Don't worry! The fantastic four will save us!

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