FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005 file photo Vladimir Smicer of Czech Republic reacts after missing a shot during the second leg FIFA World Cup 2006 qualifying play-off between Czech Republic and Norway in Prague, Czech Republic. Former Czech Republic midfielder Vladimir Smicer has been named team manager of his country's national side a day after retiring from football. The Czech football federation said Tuesday Nov. 10, 2009 the 36-year-old Smicer will be traveling with the team to the United Arab Emirates this week for a four-team tournament. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)