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{{short description|Czech footballer}}
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| caption = Baroš with [[Baník Ostrava]] in 2018
| caption = Baroš with [[Baník Ostrava]] in 2018
| fullname = Milan Baroš<ref name="Hugman2008-09">{{Cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09 | year = 2008 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | isbn = 978-1-84596-324-8 | page = 38 }}</ref>
| full_name = Milan Baroš<ref name="Hugman2008-09">{{Cite book | editor-first = Barry J. | editor-last = Hugman | title = The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2008–09 | year = 2008 | publisher = Mainstream Publishing | isbn = 978-1-84596-324-8 | page = 38 }}</ref>
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1981|10|28}}<ref name="Hugman2008-09"/>
| birth_place = [[Valašské Meziříčí]], [[Czechoslovakia]]
| birth_place = [[Valašské Meziříčí]], [[Czechoslovakia]]
| height = 1.82 m<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fkmb.eu/club/hrac.php?s=2016&=1&p=718 |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624031507/http://www.fkmb.eu/club/hrac.php?s=2016&=1&p=718 |archive-date=24 June 2016}}</ref>
| height = 1.83 m<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/2111/Milan-Baros/overview |title=Milan Baroš: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=10 August 2022}}</ref>
| currentclub = [[FK Vigantice]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]
| position = [[Forward (association football)#Striker|Striker]]
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| youthyears1 = 1987–1991
| youthyears1 = 1987–1991
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| clubs2 = [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]
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'''Milan Baroš''' ({{IPA-cs|ˈmɪlan ˈbaroʃ}}; born 28 October 1981) is a Czech [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]]. He currently plays for [[FK Vigantice]] at amateur level.
'''Milan Baroš''' ({{IPA|cs|ˈmɪlan ˈbaroʃ}}; born 28 October 1981) is a Czech former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]].


In 2005, he was part of the [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] team which won the [[2004–05 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]]. He went on to win [[Ligue 1]] with [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] in 2007, the [[FA Cup]] with [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] in 2008 and the [[Süper Lig]] with [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] in 2012. He also had spells with [[Baník Ostrava]], where he started his career, and English club [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], before retiring from professional football in 2020 following the fourth spell at Baník Ostrava.
In 2005, he was part of the [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] team which won the [[2004–05 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]]. He went on to win [[Ligue 1]] with [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]] in 2007, the [[FA Cup]] with [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] in 2008 and the [[Süper Lig]] with [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] in 2012. He also had spells with [[Baník Ostrava]], where he started his career, and English club [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], and retired from professional football in 2020 following his fourth spell at Baník Ostrava.


Born in [[Valašské Meziříčí]], Baroš represented the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic international team]] in 93 matches, scoring on 41 occasions. He won the [[UEFA Euro 2004#Awards|Golden Boot]] as top scorer of the [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]] tournament, where his nation reached the semi-finals. He went on to play in three more major international tournaments. His 41 goals for the Czech Republic is second behind only [[Jan Koller]].
Born in [[Valašské Meziříčí]], Baroš represented the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic international team]] in 93 matches, scoring on 41 occasions. He won the [[UEFA Euro 2004#Awards|Golden Boot]] as top scorer of the [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]] tournament, where his nation reached the semi-finals. He went on to play in three more major international tournaments. His 41 goals for the Czech Republic is second behind only [[Jan Koller]].
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===Early career===
===Early career===
As a boy, Baroš played for youth clubs in Vigantice and [[Rožnov pod Radhoštěm]] before joining the youth team of [[FC Baník Ostrava|Baník Ostrava]] at the age of 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/databanka.aspx?t=hrac&id=3000263|title=Milan Baroš Antalyaspor Kulübü|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> In 1998, he made his debut for the club in the [[Czech First League]], the top division of Czech football, becoming a regular over the next few seasons.<ref name=jerabek>{{cite book |last=Jeřábek|first=Luboš|title=Český a československý fotbal – lexikon osobností a klubů|year=2007|publisher=Grada Publishing|location=Prague|language=cs|isbn=978-80-247-1656-5|page=15}}</ref> In 2000, he won the Talent of the Year award at the [[Czech Footballer of the Year]] awards.<ref>{{in lang|cs}} [http://nv.fotbal.cz/fotbalista-roku/historie/index.php Historie ankety Fotbalista roku] at [[ČMFS]] website</ref> He was described by the Czech News Agency in the 2000–01 season as "perhaps the biggest star of the [Czech] football league".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/utocnik-baros-zazil-ostry-faul-dml-/fotbal.aspx?c=A010404_231214_fotbal_rou|title=Útočník Baroš zažil ostrý faul|language=cs|work=Czech News Agency|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=4 April 2001|access-date=11 March 2014|quote=Možná největší hvězda fotbalové ligy}}</ref> He played his last game for the club on 2 December 2001, in a 1–0 loss at [[FK Viktoria Žižkov|Viktoria Žižkov]].<ref name=backtobanik>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/milan-baros-v-baniku-ostrava-dg0-/fotbal.aspx?c=A130218_113244_fotbal_min|title=Baroš podepsal smlouvu na rok a půl, plat věnuje v Baníku na mládež|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=18 February 2013|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> During his time in Ostrava, he scored 23 league goals in 76 appearances.<ref name=backtobanik/>
As a boy, Baroš played for youth clubs in Vigantice and [[Rožnov pod Radhoštěm]] before joining the youth team of [[FC Baník Ostrava|Baník Ostrava]] at the age of 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/databanka.aspx?t=hrac&id=3000263|title=Milan Baroš Antalyaspor Kulübü|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> In 1998, he made his debut for the club in the [[Czech First League]], the top division of Czech football, becoming a regular over the next few seasons.<ref name=jerabek>{{cite book |last=Jeřábek|first=Luboš|title=Český a československý fotbal – lexikon osobností a klubů|year=2007|publisher=Grada Publishing|location=Prague|language=cs|isbn=978-80-247-1656-5|page=15}}</ref> In 2000, he won the Talent of the Year award at the [[Czech Footballer of the Year]] awards.<ref>{{in lang|cs}} [http://nv.fotbal.cz/fotbalista-roku/historie/index.php Historie ankety Fotbalista roku] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706075707/http://nv.fotbal.cz/fotbalista-roku/historie/index.php |date=6 July 2018 }} at [[ČMFS]] website</ref> He was described by the Czech News Agency in the 2000–01 season as "perhaps the biggest star of the [Czech] football league".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/utocnik-baros-zazil-ostry-faul-dml-/fotbal.aspx?c=A010404_231214_fotbal_rou|title=Útočník Baroš zažil ostrý faul|language=cs|work=Czech News Agency|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=4 April 2001|access-date=11 March 2014|quote=Možná největší hvězda fotbalové ligy}}</ref> He played his last game for the club on 2 December 2001, in a 1–0 loss at [[FK Viktoria Žižkov|Viktoria Žižkov]].<ref name=backtobanik>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/milan-baros-v-baniku-ostrava-dg0-/fotbal.aspx?c=A130218_113244_fotbal_min|title=Baroš podepsal smlouvu na rok a půl, plat věnuje v Baníku na mládež|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=18 February 2013|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> During his time in Ostrava, he scored 23 league goals in 76 appearances.<ref name=backtobanik/>


===Liverpool===
===Liverpool===
Baroš joined [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in 2002 in a transfer worth [[Pound sterling|£]]3.2 million,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3872443.stm|title=Liverpool deny Baros bid|work=BBC Sport|date=8 July 2004|access-date=26 January 2013}}</ref> although he did not move straight away due to delays in obtaining a work permit for him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/liverpool-zada-o-pracovni-povoleni-pro-barose-f42-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A011114_135243_fot_zahranici_mn|title=Liverpool žádá o pracovní povolení pro Baroše|language=cs|work=Mladá fronta DNES|date=14 November 2001|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> He made his club debut in a [[UEFA Champions League]] tie away to [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] on 13 March;{{citation needed|date=September 2020}} he played the last 16 minutes in place of [[Emile Heskey]] as the match finished goalless.<ref>{{cite news |first=Dominic |last=Fifield |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/mar/14/championsleague.sport4|title=Liverpool face do-or-die Roma date after night of stalemates|work=The Guardian|date=14 March 2002|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> It was his only appearance of the [[2001–02 Liverpool F.C. season|2001–02 season]].{{citation needed|date=September 2020}}
Baroš joined [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]] in July 2001 for an undisclosed fee and on a contract of undisclosed length; he joined compatriots [[Patrik Berger]] and [[Vladimír Šmicer]] at the club.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Murray |first1=Scott |title=Liverpool sign Baros |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2001/jul/26/newsstory.sport6 |access-date=16 May 2024 |work=The Guardian |date=26 July 2001}}</ref> The BBC estimated his transfer fee as [[Pound sterling|£]]3.2 million.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3872443.stm|title=Liverpool deny Baros bid|work=BBC Sport|date=8 July 2004|access-date=26 January 2013}}</ref> He did not move to England straight away due to delays in obtaining a [[Work permit (United Kingdom)|work permit]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/liverpool-zada-o-pracovni-povoleni-pro-barose-f42-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A011114_135243_fot_zahranici_mn|title=Liverpool žádá o pracovní povolení pro Baroše|language=cs|work=Mladá fronta DNES|date=14 November 2001|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> which was obtained in December.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Page |first1=Rodney |title=MLS puts off plans until 2002 |url=https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2001/12/22/mls-puts-off-plans-until-2002/ |access-date=16 May 2024 |work=Tampa Bay Times |date=22 December 2001}}</ref> He made his club debut in a [[UEFA Champions League]] tie away to [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] on 13 March 2002;<ref name=dm02>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-91575104.html|title=Everything You Need to Know About Milan Baros|work=Daily Mail|location=London|date=16 September 2002|accessdate=11 January 2014|via=Highbeam Research|archive-date=10 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610222241/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-91575104.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> he played the last 16 minutes in place of [[Emile Heskey]] as the match finished goalless.<ref>{{cite news |first=Dominic |last=Fifield |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2002/mar/14/championsleague.sport4|title=Liverpool face do-or-die Roma date after night of stalemates|work=The Guardian|date=14 March 2002|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> It was his only appearance of the [[2001–02 Liverpool F.C. season|2001–02 season]].<ref name=dm02/>


In the [[2002–03 Liverpool F.C. season|2002–03 season]], Baroš scored twice on his [[Premier League|Premiership]] debut away to [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] on 14 September 2002, as Liverpool won 3&ndash;2 away.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/2254693.stm | title=Baros makes his mark |work=BBC News | date=16 February 2014}}</ref> Baroš was a substitute in the [[2003 Football League Cup Final]] against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]. He entered the game in the second half, but did not play to the end of the game, being substituted himself a minute before the end of the game.<ref name=lcfinal03>{{cite news |first=Amy |last=Lawrence |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/27/newsstory.carlingcup04051 |title=Baros finally has chance to settle old score|publisher=The Observer|date=27 February 2005|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref> Liverpool won the game 2–0 to win the cup, the first major trophy of Baroš' career.<ref name=lcfinal03/> Towards the end of the season, he scored twice in a 6–0 away win over already-relegated [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] in April 2003.<ref>{{cite news |first=David |last=Lacey |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/28/match.sport15 |title=Owen conducts Liverpool rites of spring|work=The Guardian|date=28 April 2003|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> He ended his first season in the Premiership with 12 goals for the club.
In the [[2002–03 Liverpool F.C. season|2002–03 season]], Baroš scored twice on his [[Premier League|Premiership]] debut away to [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] on 14 September 2002, as Liverpool won 3–2 away.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/2254693.stm | title=Baros makes his mark |work=BBC News | date=16 February 2014}}</ref> Baroš was a substitute in the [[2003 Football League Cup Final]] against [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]]. He entered the game in the second half, but did not play to the end of the game, being substituted himself a minute before the end of the game.<ref name=lcfinal03>{{cite news |first=Amy |last=Lawrence |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/feb/27/newsstory.carlingcup04051 |title=Baros finally has chance to settle old score|publisher=The Observer|date=27 February 2005|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref> Liverpool won the game 2–0 to win the cup, the first major trophy of Baroš' career.<ref name=lcfinal03/> Towards the end of the season, he scored twice in a 6–0 away win over already-relegated [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] in April 2003.<ref>{{cite news |first=David |last=Lacey |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2003/apr/28/match.sport15 |title=Owen conducts Liverpool rites of spring|work=The Guardian|date=28 April 2003|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> He ended his first season in the Premiership with 12 goals for the club.


Baroš broke his ankle in a September 2003 match against [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], a match which also saw teammate [[Jamie Carragher]] sustain a broken leg.<ref>{{cite news| title=Baros suffers broken ankle|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 September 2003|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3106824.stm|access-date=26 January 2013}}</ref> Baroš subsequently missed five months of football and scored just two goals in the [[2003–04 Liverpool F.C. season|2003–04 season]].<ref name=bbchoullier>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3845213.stm|title=Baros hits out at Houllier|work=BBC Sport|date=28 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> His first goal came in a league match against [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] in February 2004,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3507625.stm | title=Leeds 2-2 Liverpool |work=BBC Sport | date=29 February 2004 | access-date= 14 January 2014}}</ref> while his other goal was in March in a 1–1 Champions League draw against [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3497310.stm | title=Liverpool 1-1 Marseille |work=BBC Sport | date=11 March 2004 | access-date= 14 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš would later claim that had manager [[Gérard Houllier]] stayed at the club after the summer of 2004, he would have put in a transfer request.<ref name=bbchoullier/> As it was, Houllier left the club and was replaced by [[Rafael Benítez]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3776857.stm | title=Liverpool appoint Benitez |work=BBC Sport | date=16 June 2004 | access-date= 11 March 2014}}</ref>
Baroš broke his ankle in a September 2003 match against [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]], a match which also saw teammate [[Jamie Carragher]] sustain a broken leg.<ref>{{cite news| title=Baros suffers broken ankle|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 September 2003|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3106824.stm|access-date=26 January 2013}}</ref> Baroš subsequently missed five months of football and scored just two goals in the [[2003–04 Liverpool F.C. season|2003–04 season]].<ref name=bbchoullier>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3845213.stm|title=Baros hits out at Houllier|work=BBC Sport|date=28 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> His first goal came in a league match against [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] in February 2004,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/3507625.stm | title=Leeds 2-2 Liverpool |work=BBC Sport | date=29 February 2004 | access-date= 14 January 2014}}</ref> while his other goal was in March in a 1–1 Champions League draw against [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/3497310.stm | title=Liverpool 1-1 Marseille |work=BBC Sport | date=11 March 2004 | access-date= 14 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš would later claim that had manager [[Gérard Houllier]] stayed at the club after the summer of 2004, he would have put in a transfer request.<ref name=bbchoullier/> As it was, Houllier left the club and was replaced by [[Rafael Benítez]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/3776857.stm | title=Liverpool appoint Benitez |work=BBC Sport | date=16 June 2004 | access-date= 11 March 2014}}</ref>


Baroš entered the [[2004–05 Liverpool F.C. season|2004–05 season]] having been the top goalscorer in the summer's [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]]<ref name="top"/> tournament. With [[Michael Owen]] and Emile Heskey having been sold and new signing [[Djibril Cissé]] out with a long-term injury, Baroš was now Liverpool's only senior striker.<ref name="top">{{cite web|first=Ian|last=Doyle|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-124647257|title=Baros Secures Reds Win, but Can He Silence His Doubters?|work=Daily Post|location=Liverpool|date=15 November 2004}}{{dead link|date=July 2021}}</ref> Despite being the club's joint top scorer with 13 goals, including a [[hat-trick]] against [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]],<ref>{{cite news| title=Baros hat-trick delights Benitez|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 November 2004|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4006303.stm|access-date=10 March 2013}}</ref> Spaniard [[Fernando Morientes]] was preferred to Baroš in Liverpool's starting lineup for the [[2005 Football League Cup Final|League Cup Final]], a match they lost to [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Vasek|last=Kadlec|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/2328184/baros-blasts-quit-talk|title=Baros blasts quit talk|work=Sky Sports|access-date=17 January 2014}}</ref> However, he did start the [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final|2005 Champions League Final]], being substituted after 85 minutes as the game finished 3–3 in normal time.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4580077.stm|title=AC Milan/Liverpool player ratings|work=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2005|access-date=17 January 2014}}</ref> Liverpool went on to win the match on penalties. Baroš reportedly dropped the trophy during the team's celebration, leaving a dent, but Liverpool decided not to mend it because it "added to the character" of the trophy.<ref>{{Cite news
Baroš entered the [[2004–05 Liverpool F.C. season|2004–05 season]] having been the top goalscorer in the summer's [[UEFA Euro 2004|Euro 2004]]<ref name="top"/> tournament. With [[Michael Owen]] and Emile Heskey having been sold and new signing [[Djibril Cissé]] out with a long-term injury, Baroš was now Liverpool's only senior striker.<ref name="top">{{citation |first=Ian|last=Doyle|url=|title=Baros Secures Reds Win, but Can He Silence His Doubters?|work=Daily Post|location=Liverpool|date=15 November 2004}}</ref> Despite being the club's joint top scorer with 13 goals, including a [[hat-trick]] against [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]],<ref>{{cite news| title=Baros hat-trick delights Benitez|publisher=BBC Sport|date=13 November 2004|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4006303.stm|access-date=10 March 2013}}</ref> Spaniard [[Fernando Morientes]] was preferred to Baroš in Liverpool's starting lineup for the [[2005 Football League Cup Final|League Cup Final]], a match they lost to [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Vasek|last=Kadlec|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/2328184/baros-blasts-quit-talk|title=Baros blasts quit talk|work=Sky Sports|access-date=17 January 2014}}</ref> However, he did start the [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final|2005 Champions League Final]], being substituted after 85 minutes as the game finished 3–3 in normal time.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/4580077.stm|title=AC Milan/Liverpool player ratings|work=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2005|access-date=17 January 2014}}</ref> Liverpool went on to win the match on penalties. Baroš reportedly dropped the trophy during the team's celebration, leaving a dent, but Liverpool decided not to mend it because it "added to the character" of the trophy.<ref>{{Cite news
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}}</ref> He finished the season with 13 goals, becoming the joint-top scorer for the club.<ref name=villa-transfer>{{Cite news|title=Baros completes transfer to Villa|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 August 2005|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/4154498.stm|access-date =16 February 2014}}</ref> Baroš also received his first red card during the campaign, being sent off for a high challenge on [[Everton F.C.|Everton]]'s [[Alan Stubbs]] in the [[Merseyside derby]] on 20 March.<ref>{{cite news|title=Liverpool 2-1 Everton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4343223.stm|access-date=2 November 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=20 March 2005}}</ref>
}}</ref> He finished the season with 13 goals, becoming the joint-top scorer for the club.<ref name=villa-transfer>{{Cite news|title=Baros completes transfer to Villa|publisher=BBC Sport|date=23 August 2005|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/4154498.stm|access-date =16 February 2014}}</ref> Baroš also received his first red card during the campaign, being sent off for a high challenge on [[Everton F.C.|Everton]]'s [[Alan Stubbs]] in the [[Merseyside derby]] on 20 March.<ref>{{cite news|title=Liverpool 2-1 Everton|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4343223.stm|access-date=2 November 2014|work=BBC Sport|date=20 March 2005}}</ref>


In June 2005, former manager Gérard Houllier, then with French club [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]], made an approach to sign Baroš. The player rejected the approach,<ref>{{Cite news| title =Lyon still hopeful of Baros deal |publisher=BBC Sport | date =21 June 2005 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4103230.stm | access-date =16 February 2014 }}</ref> but only made two substitute appearances for Liverpool in the [[2005–06 FA Premier League|2005–06 season]] before leaving the club. He left Liverpool with league figures of 19 goals in 68 appearances.<ref name=portugal08>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-91575104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610222241/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-91575104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 June 2014|title=Baros again fails to score in return to Czech team as Portugal wins 3-1 at Euro 2008|work=AP Worldstream|date=11 June 2008|access-date=11 January 2014}}{{subscription required|via=Highbeam Research}}</ref>
In June 2005, former manager Gérard Houllier, then with French club [[Olympique Lyonnais|Lyon]], made an approach to sign Baroš. The player rejected the approach,<ref>{{Cite news| title =Lyon still hopeful of Baros deal |publisher=BBC Sport | date =21 June 2005 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4103230.stm | access-date =16 February 2014 }}</ref> but only made two substitute appearances for Liverpool in the [[2005–06 FA Premier League|2005–06 season]] before leaving the club. He left Liverpool with league figures of 19 goals in 68 appearances.<ref name=portugal08>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-91575104.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140610222241/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-91575104.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 June 2014|title=Baros again fails to score in return to Czech team as Portugal wins 3-1 at Euro 2008|work=AP Worldstream|date=11 June 2008|access-date=11 January 2014|via=Highbeam Research}}</ref>


===Aston Villa===
===Aston Villa===
Baroš moved to Premiership side [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] for a fee of £6.5 million in August 2005, signing a four-year contract.<ref name=villa-transfer/> He was given the number 10 shirt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+You've+got+to+hand+it+to+us%3B+VILLA+4+EVERTON+0+Villa+make...-a0140186979|title=Football: You've got to hand it to us; VILLA 4 EVERTON 0 Villa make the most of their chances to stage four-goal demolition.|first=Bill|last=Howell|work=Birmingham Mail|date=27 December 2005|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref> Just ten minutes into his Aston Villa debut, he scored the only goal in his new team's league victory over Blackburn.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4168746.stm|title=Aston Villa 1-0 Blackburn|work=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2005|access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref> He played a crucial role in Villa's [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] second round victory against [[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]] in September.<ref name=wycombe>{{cite web|first=Jon|last=Brodkin|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/sep/21/match.astonvilla|title=From farce to class as Villa turn the tables on Chairboys|work=The Guardian|date=21 September 2005|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> With Villa trailing 3–1 at half time, Baroš scored shortly after the beginning of the second half and won a penalty, which [[Gareth Barry]] converted.<ref name=wycombe/> He also provided the cross for Barry's second goal of the game as Villa scored seven goals in the second half, resulting in a final score of 8–3, their biggest win in over 40 years.<ref name=wycombe/> He set up the first Aston Villa goal in a November match against [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] in dubious circumstances; back-heeling the ball, which "looked to have gone out of play" to [[Aaron Hughes]].<ref name=hughes-backheel>{{Cite news|title=Sunderland 1-3 Aston Villa|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 November 2005|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4430998.stm|access-date =21 January 2014}}</ref> Hughes' pass found [[Kevin Phillips (footballer)|Kevin Phillips]], who opened the scoring against his old club. He later scored a goal himself in the same game, which ended 3–1 to Villa.<ref name=hughes-backheel/>
Baroš moved to Premiership side [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] for a fee of £6.5 million in August 2005, signing a four-year contract.<ref name=villa-transfer/> He was given the number 10 shirt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Football%3A+You've+got+to+hand+it+to+us%3B+VILLA+4+EVERTON+0+Villa+make...-a0140186979|title=Football: You've got to hand it to us; VILLA 4 EVERTON 0 Villa make the most of their chances to stage four-goal demolition.|first=Bill|last=Howell|work=Birmingham Mail|date=27 December 2005|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref> Just ten minutes into his Aston Villa debut, he scored the only goal in his new team's league victory over Blackburn.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4168746.stm|title=Aston Villa 1-0 Blackburn|work=BBC Sport|date=27 August 2005|access-date=5 March 2013}}</ref> He played a crucial role in Villa's [[Football League Cup|League Cup]] second round victory against [[Wycombe Wanderers F.C.|Wycombe Wanderers]] in September.<ref name=wycombe>{{cite web|first=Jon|last=Brodkin|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/sep/21/match.astonvilla|title=From farce to class as Villa turn the tables on Chairboys|work=The Guardian|date=21 September 2005|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> With Villa trailing 3–1 at half time, Baroš scored shortly after the beginning of the second half and won a penalty, which [[Gareth Barry]] converted.<ref name=wycombe/> He also provided the cross for Barry's second goal of the game as Villa scored seven goals in the second half, resulting in a final score of 8–3, their biggest win in over 40 years.<ref name=wycombe/> He set up the first Aston Villa goal in a November match against [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] in dubious circumstances; back-heeling the ball, which "looked to have gone out of play" to [[Aaron Hughes]].<ref name=hughes-backheel>{{Cite news|title=Sunderland 1-3 Aston Villa|publisher=BBC Sport|date=19 November 2005|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/4430998.stm|access-date =21 January 2014}}</ref> Hughes' pass found [[Kevin Phillips (footballer)|Kevin Phillips]], who opened the scoring against his old club. He later scored a goal himself in the same game, which ended 3–1 to Villa.<ref name=hughes-backheel/>


In the [[Boxing Day]] match against Everton, Baroš was involved thoroughly in the proceedings. He opened the scoring in the 35th minute, having handled the ball immediately beforehand.<ref name=hands3points>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-12-27/baros-hands-villa-three-points-against-everton/769530|title=Baros hands Villa three points against Everton|work=AFP|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=27 December 2005|access-date=21 January 2014}}</ref> This was not punished and the referee awarded a goal.<ref name=hands3points/> Baroš subsequently celebrated in front of the travelling Everton fans, making a gesture as if to listen to them.<ref name=handofbaros>{{cite web|first=Stuart|last=James|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/dec/27/match.sport14|title=Hand of Baros throws Everton into despair|work=The Guardian|date=27 December 2005|access-date=21 January 2014}}</ref> A number of missiles from the crowd were subsequently thrown in Baroš' direction.<ref name=handofbaros/> The goal was just his third in what Glenn Moore of ''[[The Independent]]'' described as "an indifferent season" for Baroš.<ref name=indifferent>{{cite web|first=Glenn|last=Moore|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/aston-villa-4-everton-0-baros-on-hand-to-lift-villa-and-trigger-another-everton-collapse-520741.html|title=Aston Villa 4 Everton 0: Baros on hand to lift Villa and trigger another Everton collapse|work=The Independent|date=27 December 2005|access-date=21 January 2014}}</ref> He went on to score his second goal of the game, and Villa's fourth, earning him [[man of the match]] honours.<ref name=indifferent/> Baroš scored twice in January 2006's fourth round [[FA Cup]] win against [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4634282.stm|title=Aston Villa 3-1 Port Vale|work=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2006|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> and added another in the following round's 1–1 draw with [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4703890.stm|title=Aston Villa 1-1 Man City|work=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2006|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> Late in the season, he scored two goals in the [[Second City derby]] against [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] at Villa Park, marking his 11th and 12th goals of the season and winning another man of the match award.<ref>{{cite web|first=Ged|last=Scott|url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-144591323|title=Villa Focus on Moving Forward from Derby Double|work=The Birmingham Post|date=18 April 2006}}{{dead link|date=July 2021}}</ref> He would score no further goals that season.
In the [[Boxing Day]] match against Everton, Baroš was involved thoroughly in the proceedings. He opened the scoring in the 35th minute, having handled the ball immediately beforehand.<ref name=hands3points>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2005-12-27/baros-hands-villa-three-points-against-everton/769530|title=Baros hands Villa three points against Everton|work=AFP|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=27 December 2005|access-date=21 January 2014}}</ref> This was not punished and the referee awarded a goal.<ref name=hands3points/> Baroš subsequently celebrated in front of the travelling Everton fans, making a gesture as if to listen to them.<ref name=handofbaros>{{cite web|first=Stuart|last=James|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/dec/27/match.sport14|title=Hand of Baros throws Everton into despair|work=The Guardian|date=27 December 2005|access-date=21 January 2014}}</ref> A number of missiles from the crowd were subsequently thrown in Baroš' direction.<ref name=handofbaros/> The goal was just his third in what Glenn Moore of ''[[The Independent]]'' described as "an indifferent season" for Baroš.<ref name=indifferent>{{cite web|first=Glenn|last=Moore|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/aston-villa-4-everton-0-baros-on-hand-to-lift-villa-and-trigger-another-everton-collapse-520741.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220514/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/aston-villa-4-everton-0-baros-on-hand-to-lift-villa-and-trigger-another-everton-collapse-520741.html |archive-date=14 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Aston Villa 4 Everton 0: Baros on hand to lift Villa and trigger another Everton collapse|work=The Independent|date=27 December 2005|access-date=21 January 2014}}</ref> He went on to score his second goal of the game, and Villa's fourth, earning him [[man of the match]] honours.<ref name=indifferent/> Baroš scored twice in January 2006's fourth round [[FA Cup]] win against [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4634282.stm|title=Aston Villa 3-1 Port Vale|work=BBC Sport|date=28 January 2006|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> and added another in the following round's 1–1 draw with [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/4703890.stm|title=Aston Villa 1-1 Man City|work=BBC Sport|date=19 February 2006|access-date=20 January 2014}}</ref> Late in the season, he scored two goals in the [[Second City derby]] against [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] at Villa Park, marking his 11th and 12th goals of the season and winning another man of the match award.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ged|last=Scott|url=|title=Villa Focus on Moving Forward from Derby Double|work=The Birmingham Post|date=18 April 2006}}</ref> He would score no further goals that season.


Baroš failed to score at the start of the [[2006–07 Aston Villa F.C. season|2006–07 season]], leading new manager [[Martin O'Neill]] to challenge him in October to prove himself before the January [[transfer window]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/astonvilla/article2297204.ece|title=Baros challenged to prove his worth as O'Neill gets tough|work=The Times|first=Peter|last=Lansley|date=28 October 2006|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> He subsequently scored his first goal of the season in December 2006, eight months since scoring his last one, with a close-range equaliser against [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] in a 2–2 draw.<ref name=sheff-u-goal>{{Cite news| title =Sheff Utd 2-2 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport | date =11 December 2006 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6201524.stm | access-date =16 February 2014 }}</ref> Although he also managed to score for Aston Villa in a 2–1 loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup,<ref>{{Cite news| title =Man Utd 2-1 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport | date =7 January 2007 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/6213959.stm | access-date =16 February 2014 }}</ref> he left the club in January 2007, having scored just once in 17 league matches that season.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Ian|last1=Willoughby|first2=Caroline|last2=Bauer|url=http://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/czech-football-star-milan-baros-looking-to-revive-career-at-lyon|title=Czech football star Milan Baros looking to revive career at Lyon|work=[[Radio Prague]]|date=23 January 2007|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref>
Baroš failed to score at the start of the [[2006–07 Aston Villa F.C. season|2006–07 season]], leading new manager [[Martin O'Neill]] to challenge him in October to prove himself before the January [[transfer window]].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/clubs/astonvilla/article2297204.ece|title=Baros challenged to prove his worth as O'Neill gets tough|work=The Times|first=Peter|last=Lansley|date=28 October 2006|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> He subsequently scored his first goal of the season in December 2006, eight months since scoring his last one, with a close-range equaliser against [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]] in a 2–2 draw.<ref name=sheff-u-goal>{{Cite news| title =Sheff Utd 2-2 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport | date =11 December 2006 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/6201524.stm | access-date =16 February 2014 }}</ref> Although he also managed to score for Aston Villa in a 2–1 loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup,<ref>{{Cite news| title =Man Utd 2-1 Aston Villa |publisher=BBC Sport | date =7 January 2007 | url =http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/6213959.stm | access-date =16 February 2014 }}</ref> he left the club in January 2007, having scored just once in 17 league matches that season.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Ian|last1=Willoughby|first2=Caroline|last2=Bauer|url=http://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/czech-football-star-milan-baros-looking-to-revive-career-at-lyon|title=Czech football star Milan Baros looking to revive career at Lyon|work=[[Radio Prague]]|date=23 January 2007|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref>


===Lyon===
===Lyon===
On 22 January 2007, Baroš signed with French side Lyon, signing a three-and-a-half year contract and reuniting with former manager Gérard Houllier from his time at Liverpool.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/potvrzeno-baros-prestoupil-do-lyonu-dsv-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A070122_135705_fot_zahranici_min|title=Potvrzeno, Baroš přestoupil do Lyonu|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=22 January 2007|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> The deal swapped Baroš with Lyon striker [[John Carew]], who joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year deal.<ref>{{cite news| title=Villa secure Carew in Baros swap|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 January 2007|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/6280575.stm|access-date=26 January 2013}}</ref> Just two days after joining the club, he made his Lyon debut in a league match against [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]. He appeared as a substitute, as league leaders Lyon lost 2–1 for their first home defeat of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2007/01/26/2003346463|title=Vintage Bordeaux performance leaves Lyon feeling blue|work=AP|publisher=Taipei Times|date=26 January 2007|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš took part in that year's [[2006–07 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]], featuring as a substitute in a 0–0 draw in [[Rome]] against [[A.S. Roma|Roma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2007/0222/sport/cards-galore-as-roma-and-lyon-fail-to-score-26164.html|title=Cards galore as Roma and Lyon fail to score|work=Irish Examiner|first=Jan|last=Kolver|date=22 February 2007|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> He played no further part in that season's Champions League campaign, as he remained on the bench in the return leg as Lyon were eliminated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-03-07/roma-inflict-champions-league-misery-on-lyon/2210448|title=Roma inflict Champions League misery on Lyon|work=AFP|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=7 March 2007|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref>
On 22 January 2007, Baroš signed with French side Lyon, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract and reuniting with former manager Gérard Houllier from his time at Liverpool.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/potvrzeno-baros-prestoupil-do-lyonu-dsv-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A070122_135705_fot_zahranici_min|title=Potvrzeno, Baroš přestoupil do Lyonu|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=22 January 2007|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> The deal swapped Baroš with Lyon striker [[John Carew]], who joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year deal.<ref>{{cite news| title=Villa secure Carew in Baros swap|publisher=BBC Sport|date=22 January 2007|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/aston_villa/6280575.stm|access-date=26 January 2013}}</ref> Just two days after joining the club, he made his Lyon debut in a league match against [[FC Girondins de Bordeaux|Bordeaux]]. He appeared as a substitute, as league leaders Lyon lost 2–1 for their first home defeat of the season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/sport/archives/2007/01/26/2003346463|title=Vintage Bordeaux performance leaves Lyon feeling blue|work=AP|publisher=Taipei Times|date=26 January 2007|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš took part in that year's [[2006–07 UEFA Champions League|Champions League]], featuring as a substitute in a 0–0 draw in [[Rome]] against [[A.S. Roma|Roma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.irishexaminer.com/archives/2007/0222/sport/cards-galore-as-roma-and-lyon-fail-to-score-26164.html|title=Cards galore as Roma and Lyon fail to score|work=Irish Examiner|first=Jan|last=Kolver|date=22 February 2007|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> He played no further part in that season's Champions League campaign, as he remained on the bench in the return leg as Lyon were eliminated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2007-03-07/roma-inflict-champions-league-misery-on-lyon/2210448|title=Roma inflict Champions League misery on Lyon|work=AFP|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|date=7 March 2007|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref>


In May 2007, Baroš was accused of making a racist gesture towards his [[Cameroon]]ian opponent [[Stéphane Mbia]] during Lyon's match against [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] on 18 April.<ref name=Frenchsuspension>{{cite web|last=Anderson |first=Jeffrey |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/03/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Lyon-Baros-Suspended.php |title=French league suspends Baros for three matches, clears him of racist gesture|publisher=International Herald Tribune|date=3 May 2007|access-date=12 January 2014|archive-date=5 December 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205081500/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/03/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Lyon-Baros-Suspended.php}}</ref> After having been fouled by Mbia several times, Baroš held his nose in front of Mbia and waved his hand as if to waft away an unpleasant smell.<ref name=Frenchsuspension/> In the ensuing controversy, Baroš insisted that his gesture was not intended to be racist in any way, and he was only trying to tell Mbia to get out of his face and leave him alone.<ref name=Frenchsuspension/> Baroš and Mbia were brought before an official disciplinary hearing of the [[Ligue de Football Professionnel]] (LFP), which ruled that Baroš was innocent of racist behaviour, but he was nevertheless suspended for the remaining three games of the season for unsportsmanlike conduct.<ref name=Frenchsuspension/> The end of the season saw Lyon win the league title, but nonetheless manager Houllier left the club.<ref>{{cite news| title=Houllier steps down as Lyon coach|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2007|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6692479.stm|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref>
In May 2007, Baroš was accused of making a racist gesture towards his [[Cameroon]]ian opponent [[Stéphane Mbia]] during Lyon's match against [[Stade Rennais F.C.|Rennes]] on 18 April.<ref name=Frenchsuspension>{{cite web|last=Anderson |first=Jeffrey |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/03/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Lyon-Baros-Suspended.php |title=French league suspends Baros for three matches, clears him of racist gesture|publisher=International Herald Tribune|date=3 May 2007|access-date=12 January 2014|archive-date=5 December 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205081500/http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/05/03/sports/EU-SPT-SOC-Lyon-Baros-Suspended.php}}</ref> After having been fouled by Mbia several times, Baroš held his nose in front of Mbia and waved his hand as if to waft away an unpleasant smell.<ref name=Frenchsuspension/> In the ensuing controversy, Baroš insisted that his gesture was not intended to be racist in any way, and he was only trying to tell Mbia to get out of his face and leave him alone.<ref name=Frenchsuspension/> Baroš and Mbia were brought before an official disciplinary hearing of the [[Ligue de Football Professionnel]] (LFP), which ruled that Baroš was innocent of racist behaviour, but he was nevertheless suspended for the remaining three games of the season for unsportsmanlike conduct.<ref name=Frenchsuspension/> The end of the season saw Lyon win the league title, but nonetheless manager Houllier left the club.<ref>{{cite news| title=Houllier steps down as Lyon coach|publisher=BBC Sport|date=25 May 2007|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/6692479.stm|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref>


Baroš scored in Lyon's opening game of the [[2007–08 Ligue 1|2007–08 season]] as his club won 2–0 against [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/08/05/france.lyon/index.html|title=Lyon open new campaign with a win|work=CNN|date=5 August 2007|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref> However, he played significantly less under new manager [[Alain Perrin]], making just six starts and scoring a total of three league goals.<ref name=pompeyloan>{{cite news| title=Milan Baros agrees Portsmouth loan deal|publisher=Telegraph|date=27 January 2008|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2290162/Milan-Baros-agrees-Portsmouth-loan-deal.html#|access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref> In mid-November, Baroš revealed a break down in his relationship with Perrin and hinted at a move to another club.<ref>{{cite news| title=Baros set for Lyon exit|publisher=Sky Sports|date=15 November 2007|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11800/2882567/|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref>
Baroš scored in Lyon's opening game of the [[2007–08 Ligue 1|2007–08 season]] as his club won 2–0 against [[AJ Auxerre|Auxerre]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/08/05/france.lyon/index.html|title=Lyon open new campaign with a win|work=CNN|date=5 August 2007|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref> However, he played significantly less under new manager [[Alain Perrin]], making just six starts and scoring a total of three league goals.<ref name=pompeyloan>{{cite news| title=Milan Baros agrees Portsmouth loan deal|publisher=Telegraph|date=27 January 2008|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2290162/Milan-Baros-agrees-Portsmouth-loan-deal.html# |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306011848/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2290162/Milan-Baros-agrees-Portsmouth-loan-deal.html |archive-date=2014-03-06 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref> In mid-November, Baroš revealed a break down in his relationship with Perrin and hinted at a move to another club.<ref>{{cite news| title=Baros set for Lyon exit|publisher=Sky Sports|date=15 November 2007|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11800/2882567/|access-date=13 January 2014}}</ref>


===Portsmouth===
===Portsmouth===
Baroš joined Premier League side [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on loan from Lyon in January 2008 until the end of the season, with the option of making the move permanent at the end of the loan.<ref name=pompeyloan/> Baroš played a significant role in the club [[2007–08 FA Cup|winning the 2008 FA Cup]]. He won Portsmouth's match-winning penalty kick in the quarter-final at Manchester United and assisted [[Nwankwo Kanu]]'s deciding goal in the semi final match against West Bromwich Albion with a suspected handball that went unnoticed by both the referee and his assistant.<ref>{{cite news| title=Man Utd 0-1 Portsmouth|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 March 2008|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/7272806.stm|access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=Baros 'handball' angers Phillips|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 April 2008|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/7332240.stm|access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref> The final match of Baroš' loan spell was the [[2008 FA Cup Final]] victory over [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] at [[Wembley Stadium]], where he appeared as an 87th-minute substitute for Kanu.<ref name="portsmouth-release">{{cite web |title=Pompey trio may leave |url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/pompey-trio-may-leave |website=The World Game |access-date=2 September 2020 |date=15 May 2014}}</ref> By the end of the season, Baroš had played 16 matches for Portsmouth, including seven as a substitute, although he failed to score.<ref name="portsmouth-release"/> He was one of a number of Portsmouth players to be absent at the team parade after the club won the FA Cup, leading to speculation he could have played his last game for the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-and-speculation-23-may-832743.html|title=Davis likely to leave Pompey|work=The Independent|date=23 May 2008|access-date=12 January 2014|archive-date=25 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125131945/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-and-speculation-23-may-832743.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the end of the season, Baroš returned to Lyon.<ref name=signedgalatasaray>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-and-speculation-27-august-909537.html|title=Baros quits France for move to Turkey|work=The Independent|date=27 August 2008|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref>
Baroš joined Premier League side [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]] on loan from Lyon in January 2008 until the end of the season, with the option of making the move permanent at the end of the loan.<ref name=pompeyloan/> Baroš played a significant role in the club [[2007–08 FA Cup|winning the 2008 FA Cup]]. He won Portsmouth's match-winning penalty kick in the quarter-final at Manchester United and assisted [[Nwankwo Kanu]]'s deciding goal in the semi-final match against West Bromwich Albion with a suspected handball that went unnoticed by both the referee and his assistant.<ref>{{cite news| title=Man Utd 0-1 Portsmouth|publisher=BBC Sport|date=8 March 2008|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/fa_cup/7272806.stm|access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=Baros 'handball' angers Phillips|publisher=BBC Sport|date=5 April 2008|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/w/west_bromwich_albion/7332240.stm|access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref> The final match of Baroš' loan spell was the [[2008 FA Cup Final]] victory over [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] at [[Wembley Stadium]], where he appeared as an 87th-minute substitute for Kanu.<ref name="portsmouth-release">{{cite web |title=Pompey trio may leave |url=https://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/pompey-trio-may-leave |website=The World Game |access-date=2 September 2020 |date=15 May 2014}}</ref> By the end of the season, Baroš had played 16 matches for Portsmouth, including seven as a substitute, although he failed to score.<ref name="portsmouth-release"/> He was one of a number of Portsmouth players to be absent at the team parade after the club won the FA Cup, leading to speculation he could have played his last game for the club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-and-speculation-23-may-832743.html|title=Davis likely to leave Pompey|work=The Independent|date=23 May 2008|access-date=12 January 2014|archive-date=25 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125131945/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-and-speculation-23-may-832743.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the end of the season, Baroš returned to Lyon.<ref name=signedgalatasaray>{{Cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-and-speculation-27-august-909537.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220514/https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/transfer-news-and-speculation-27-august-909537.html |archive-date=14 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Baros quits France for move to Turkey|work=The Independent|date=27 August 2008|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref>


===Galatasaray===
===Galatasaray===
[[File:Barossamsun.jpg|thumb|Baroš playing for Galatasaray in 2011]]
[[File:Barossamsun.jpg|thumb|Baroš playing for Galatasaray in 2011]]
In August 2008, Baroš joined Turkish champions [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] from Lyon for a fee of €4.7 million.<ref name=signedgalatasaray/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.actusnews.com/documents/ACTUS-0-3288-OL-DDR-0809-GB.pdf|title=Olympique Lyonnais Group Financial Report 2008–09|publisher=Actusnewswire.com|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref> He made his first appearance against [[Kayserispor]], playing the last 15 minutes. Baroš scored his first two goals for the club in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] first round, first leg game against [[AC Bellinzona|Bellinzona]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/en/futbol/uefa/haber/124.php|title=Match Report – Bellinzona:3 Galatasaray:4|publisher=Galatasaray.org|date=18 September 2008|access-date=24 December 2008}}</ref> Three days later, in his first league start, he once again scored two goals against [[Kocaelispor]], with Galatasaray going on to win the match 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/en/futbol/superlig/haber/132.php|title=Match Report – Kocaeli:1 Galatasaray:4|publisher=Galatasaray.org|date=21 September 2008|access-date=24 December 2008}}</ref> On 21 December 2008, Baroš scored a hat-trick in the 4–2 [[Süper Lig]] [[Beşiktaş–Galatasaray rivalry|derby]] win against [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]], converting two penalties and scoring one from open play.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/en/futbol/superlig/haber/307.php|title=Match Report – Galatasaray:4 Beşiktaş:2|publisher=Galatasaray.org|date=21 December 2008|access-date=24 December 2008}}</ref> He scored another hat-trick later in the season against [[Hacettepe S.K.|Hacettepe]].<ref name=4hattricks>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-222803-simpson-and-baros-steal-the-show-with-hat-tricks.html|title=Simpson and Baros steal the show with hat tricks|publisher=[[Today's Zaman]]|date=28 September 2010|access-date=15 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203642/http://www.todayszaman.com/news-222803-simpson-and-baros-steal-the-show-with-hat-tricks.html|archive-date=22 February 2014}}</ref> He finished the [[2008–09 Süper Lig|2008–09 season]] as the Süper Lig top scorer with 20 goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rsssf.com/tablest/turktops.html|title=Turkey - Topscorers|work=RSSSF.com|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref>
In August 2008, Baroš joined Turkish champions [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]] from Lyon for a fee of €4.7 million.<ref name=signedgalatasaray/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.actusnews.com/documents/ACTUS-0-3288-OL-DDR-0809-GB.pdf|title=Olympique Lyonnais Group Financial Report 2008–09|publisher=Actusnewswire.com|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref> He made his first appearance against [[Kayserispor]], playing the last 15 minutes. Baroš scored his first two goals for the club in the [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]] first round, first leg game against [[AC Bellinzona|Bellinzona]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/en/futbol/uefa/haber/124.php|title=Match Report – Bellinzona:3 Galatasaray:4|publisher=Galatasaray.org|date=18 September 2008|access-date=24 December 2008}}</ref> Three days later, in his first league start, he once again scored two goals against [[Kocaelispor]], with Galatasaray going on to win the match 4–1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/en/futbol/superlig/haber/132.php|title=Match Report – Kocaeli:1 Galatasaray:4|publisher=Galatasaray.org|date=21 September 2008|access-date=24 December 2008}}</ref> On 21 December 2008, Baroš scored a hat-trick in the 4–2 [[Süper Lig]] [[Beşiktaş–Galatasaray rivalry|derby]] win against [[Beşiktaş J.K.|Beşiktaş]], converting two penalties and scoring one from open play.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/en/futbol/superlig/haber/307.php|title=Match Report – Galatasaray:4 Beşiktaş:2|publisher=Galatasaray.org|date=21 December 2008|access-date=24 December 2008}}</ref> He scored another hat-trick later in the season against [[Hacettepe S.K.|Hacettepe]].<ref name=4hattricks>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-222803-simpson-and-baros-steal-the-show-with-hat-tricks.html|title=Simpson and Baros steal the show with hat tricks|publisher=[[Today's Zaman]]|date=28 September 2010|access-date=15 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203642/http://www.todayszaman.com/news-222803-simpson-and-baros-steal-the-show-with-hat-tricks.html|archive-date=22 February 2014}}</ref> He finished the [[2008–09 Süper Lig|2008–09 season]] as the Süper Lig top scorer with 20 goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablest/turktops.html|title=Turkey Topscorers|work=RSSSF.com|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref>


Baroš scored his first goal of the [[2009–10 Süper Lig|2009–10 season]] in his third league game when he scored twice in a 4–1 win against Kayserispor.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/match?id=275301&cc=5739 |title=Match: Galatasaray v Kayserispor - Turkish Super Lig - ESPN FC |publisher=Soccernet-assets.espn.go.com |date=23 August 2009 |access-date=19 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324055121/http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/match?id=275301&cc=5739 |archive-date=24 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His next two goals came on 13 September where Galatasaray played rivals Beşiktaş. Galatasaray won the match 3–0, with Baroš scoring his third and fourth goals of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/match?id=275991&cc=5739|title=Match: Galatasaray v Besiktas - Turkish Super Lig - ESPN FC|publisher=Soccernet-assets.espn.go.com|date=12 September 2009|access-date=19 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324055129/http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/match?id=275991&cc=5739|archive-date=24 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> He scored a total of five times in ten matches before breaking his left foot in two places after a tackle by [[Emre Belözoğlu]] in the [[Kıtalar Arası Derbi|Fenerbahçe–Galatasaray derby]] on 25 October 2009.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=943236.html|title=Baroš return delayed by surgery|work=UEFA|date=14 January 2010|access-date=12 February 2014}}</ref> He returned to action four and a half months later on 14 March 2010 for a game against [[MKE Ankaragücü|Ankaragücü]], scoring a goal on his comeback.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/en/kulup/haber/809.php|title=Medical Report for Milan Baroš|publisher=Galatasaray.org|date=26 October 2009|access-date=12 December 2009}}</ref> During the season, he scored his third hat-trick for the club in a match against [[Diyarbakirspor]].<ref name=4hattricks/> He finished the season with league figures of 11 goals in 17 matches.<ref name=galatasary-extension>{{citation|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1511436.html|title=Galatasaray secure Baroš for two more years|work=UEFA|date=8 August 2010|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref>
Baroš scored his first goal of the [[2009–10 Süper Lig|2009–10 season]] in his third league game when he scored twice in a 4–1 win against Kayserispor.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/match?id=275301&cc=5739 |title=Match: Galatasaray v Kayserispor Turkish Super Lig ESPN FC |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=23 August 2009 |access-date=19 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324055121/http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/match?id=275301&cc=5739 |archive-date=24 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> His next two goals came on 13 September where Galatasaray played rivals Beşiktaş. Galatasaray won the match 3–0, with Baroš scoring his third and fourth goals of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/match?id=275991&cc=5739|title=Match: Galatasaray v Besiktas Turkish Super Lig ESPN FC|publisher=[[ESPN]]|date=12 September 2009|access-date=19 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324055129/http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/match?id=275991&cc=5739|archive-date=24 March 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> He scored a total of five times in ten matches before breaking his left foot in two places after a tackle by [[Emre Belözoğlu]] in the [[Kıtalar Arası Derbi|Fenerbahçe–Galatasaray derby]] on 25 October 2009.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=943236.html|title=Baroš return delayed by surgery|work=UEFA|date=14 January 2010|access-date=12 February 2014}}</ref> He returned to action four and a half months later on 14 March 2010 for a game against [[MKE Ankaragücü|Ankaragücü]], scoring a goal on his comeback.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.galatasaray.org/en/kulup/haber/809.php|title=Medical Report for Milan Baroš|publisher=Galatasaray.org|date=26 October 2009|access-date=12 December 2009}}</ref> During the season, he scored his third hat-trick for the club in a match against [[Diyarbakirspor]].<ref name=4hattricks/> He finished the season with league figures of 11 goals in 17 matches.<ref name=galatasary-extension>{{citation|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1511436.html|title=Galatasaray secure Baroš for two more years|work=UEFA|date=8 August 2010|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref>


In August 2010, a week before the start of the [[2010–11 Süper Lig]], he extended his contract with Galatasaray for two seasons, keeping him contracted to the club until the end of the 2012–13 season.<ref name=galatasary-extension/> Although he had been injured during pre-season training,<ref name=galatasary-extension/> Baroš appeared as a substitute in his club's [[2010–11 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League qualification]] match against [[FC Karpaty Lviv|Karpaty Lviv]], scoring twice as Galatasaray returned from 2–0 down to draw the match.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1515366.html|title=Baroš denies Karpaty a bigger upset|work=UEFA|date=20 August 2010|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> At the end of September, he scored his fourth hat-trick for the club against [[İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor (football)|Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor]], although he failed to complete the game due to an injury.<ref name=4hattricks/> He scored two more goals in a 4–2 loss against Ankaragücü on 17 October, but was injured again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-224708-lions-fall-flat-coach-rijkaard-going-going-.html|title=Lions fall flat; coach Rijkaard going, going...|publisher=[[Today's Zaman]]|date=19 October 2010|access-date=15 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203546/http://www.todayszaman.com/news-224708-lions-fall-flat-coach-rijkaard-going-going-.html|archive-date=22 February 2014}}</ref> Baroš was suspended for three matches in March 2011 after insulting referee [[Fırat Aydınus]] in a match against Beşiktaş.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-239197-lions-to-host-trabzonspor-behind-closed-doors.html|title=Lions to host Trabzonspor behind closed doors|publisher=[[Today's Zaman]]|date=26 March 2011|access-date=15 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203645/http://www.todayszaman.com/news-239197-lions-to-host-trabzonspor-behind-closed-doors.html|archive-date=22 February 2014}}</ref> By the end of the season, Baroš had appeared in 17 league games and scored 9 goals.<ref name=Soccerway-profile>{{Soccerway|milan-baros/267}}. Retrieved 19 November 2013.</ref>
In August 2010, a week before the start of the [[2010–11 Süper Lig]], he extended his contract with Galatasaray for two seasons, keeping him contracted to the club until the end of the 2012–13 season.<ref name=galatasary-extension/> Although he had been injured during pre-season training,<ref name=galatasary-extension/> Baroš appeared as a substitute in his club's [[2010–11 UEFA Europa League|UEFA Europa League qualification]] match against [[FC Karpaty Lviv|Karpaty Lviv]], scoring twice as Galatasaray returned from 2–0 down to draw the match.<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/newsid=1515366.html|title=Baroš denies Karpaty a bigger upset|work=UEFA|date=20 August 2010|access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> At the end of September, he scored his fourth hat-trick for the club against [[İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor (football)|Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor]], although he failed to complete the game due to an injury.<ref name=4hattricks/> He scored two more goals in a 4–2 loss against Ankaragücü on 17 October, but was injured again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-224708-lions-fall-flat-coach-rijkaard-going-going-.html|title=Lions fall flat; coach Rijkaard going, going...|publisher=[[Today's Zaman]]|date=19 October 2010|access-date=15 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203546/http://www.todayszaman.com/news-224708-lions-fall-flat-coach-rijkaard-going-going-.html|archive-date=22 February 2014}}</ref> Baroš was suspended for three matches in March 2011 after insulting referee [[Fırat Aydınus]] in a match against Beşiktaş.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.todayszaman.com/news-239197-lions-to-host-trabzonspor-behind-closed-doors.html|title=Lions to host Trabzonspor behind closed doors|publisher=[[Today's Zaman]]|date=26 March 2011|access-date=15 February 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222203645/http://www.todayszaman.com/news-239197-lions-to-host-trabzonspor-behind-closed-doors.html|archive-date=22 February 2014}}</ref> By the end of the season, Baroš had appeared in 17 league games and scored 9 goals.<ref name=Soccerway-profile>{{Soccerway|milan-baros/267}}. Retrieved 19 November 2013.</ref>
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===Return to Baník Ostrava===
===Return to Baník Ostrava===
On 18 February 2013, Czech club Baník Ostrava announced that Baroš had rejoined the club where he started his career, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milan Baros leaves Galatasaray for Czech Republic's Banik Ostrava|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130218/milan-baros-czech-republic-galatasaray.ap/|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Sports Illustrated|access-date=12 January 2014}}</ref> Under the terms of the contract, his salary was donated to support the youth club of the team.<ref name=backtobanik/> Having not played a competitive match since 21 June of the previous year,<ref name=backtobanik/> he played his first match of the season on 23 February, coming on as a substitute in the 0–0 home draw with [[SK Dynamo České Budějovice|Dynamo České Budějovice]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Milan Baroš match log|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/02/23/czech-republic/czech-liga/fc-banik-ostrava/sk-dynamo-ceske-budejovice/1315509/|access-date=1 March 2013}}</ref> He scored a hat-trick in Ostrava's 3–0 league victory against [[FC Hradec Králové|Hradec Králové]] on 9 March 2013, his first hat-trick in the top flight of Czech football.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/baros-prvni-hattrick-v-ceske-lize-dqt-/fotbal.aspx?c=A130309_213358_fotbal_min|title=Baroš: Statistiky nejsou důležité, ale zase už můžu hrát v klidu|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=9 March 2013|access-date=10 March 2013}}</ref>
On 18 February 2013, Czech club Baník Ostrava announced that Baroš had rejoined the club where he started his career, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Milan Baros leaves Galatasaray for Czech Republic's Banik Ostrava|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130218/milan-baros-czech-republic-galatasaray.ap/|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Sports Illustrated|access-date=12 January 2014|archive-date=12 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112233820/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/soccer/news/20130218/milan-baros-czech-republic-galatasaray.ap/|url-status=dead}}</ref> Under the terms of the contract, his salary was donated to support the youth club of the team.<ref name=backtobanik/> Having not played a competitive match since 21 June of the previous year,<ref name=backtobanik/> he played his first match of the season on 23 February, coming on as a substitute in the 0–0 home draw with [[SK Dynamo České Budějovice|Dynamo České Budějovice]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Milan Baroš match log|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2013/02/23/czech-republic/czech-liga/fc-banik-ostrava/sk-dynamo-ceske-budejovice/1315509/|access-date=1 March 2013}}</ref> He scored a hat-trick in Ostrava's 3–0 league victory against [[FC Hradec Králové|Hradec Králové]] on 9 March 2013, his first hat-trick in the top flight of Czech football.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/baros-prvni-hattrick-v-ceske-lize-dqt-/fotbal.aspx?c=A130309_213358_fotbal_min|title=Baroš: Statistiky nejsou důležité, ale zase už můžu hrát v klidu|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=9 March 2013|access-date=10 March 2013}}</ref>


===Antalyaspor===
===Antalyaspor===
On 16 July 2013, Baroš agreed a one-year contract with Turkish club Antalyaspor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-07-16/football/striker-baros-moves-to-turkeys-antalyaspor-2090565632/ |title=Striker Baros moves to Turkey's Antalyaspor - The Malta Independent |publisher=Independent.com.mt |access-date=19 November 2013}}</ref> He made his club debut in August, appearing as a substitute in a 0–0 Süper Lig draw against [[Kayseri Erciyesspor]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/vysledky-evropskych-fotbalovych-lig-dwd-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A130817_212704_fot_zahranici_vl|title=Jun s Fořtem dali gól, Baroš a Necid hráli poprvé ligu za nové týmy|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=17 August 2013|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Antalyaspor against [[Bursaspor]] in August, then his second against [[Çaykur Rizespor|Rizespor]] in October.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/zahranicni-fotbalove-souteze-pavel-fort-ffa-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A131005_201025_fot_zahranici_pes|title=Útočník Fořt dává gól za gólem, Baroš zařídil výhru Antalyasporu|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=5 October 2013|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref> He suffered damage to his [[anterior cruciate ligament]] (ACL) in December 2013, ruling him out of action for the rest of the season. Baroš returned to the Czech Republic for treatment in January 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/baros-operace-kolena-0lt-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A140110_143203_fot_zahranici_min|title=Fotbalista Baroš přiletí do Prahy, aby se podrobil operaci kolena|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=10 January 2014|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref>
On 16 July 2013, Baroš agreed a one-year contract with Turkish club Antalyaspor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2013-07-16/football/striker-baros-moves-to-turkeys-antalyaspor-2090565632/ |title=Striker Baros moves to Turkey's Antalyaspor The Malta Independent |publisher=Independent.com.mt |access-date=19 November 2013}}</ref> He made his club debut in August, appearing as a substitute in a 0–0 Süper Lig draw against [[Kayseri Erciyesspor]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/vysledky-evropskych-fotbalovych-lig-dwd-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A130817_212704_fot_zahranici_vl|title=Jun s Fořtem dali gól, Baroš a Necid hráli poprvé ligu za nové týmy|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=17 August 2013|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Antalyaspor against [[Bursaspor]] in August, then his second against [[Çaykur Rizespor|Rizespor]] in October.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/zahranicni-fotbalove-souteze-pavel-fort-ffa-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A131005_201025_fot_zahranici_pes|title=Útočník Fořt dává gól za gólem, Baroš zařídil výhru Antalyasporu|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=5 October 2013|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref> He suffered damage to his [[anterior cruciate ligament]] (ACL) in December 2013, ruling him out of action for the rest of the season. Baroš returned to the Czech Republic for treatment in January 2014.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/baros-operace-kolena-0lt-/fot_zahranici.aspx?c=A140110_143203_fot_zahranici_min|title=Fotbalista Baroš přiletí do Prahy, aby se podrobil operaci kolena|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=10 January 2014|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref>


===Return to the Czech league===
===Return to the Czech league===
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==International career==
==International career==
[[File:Milan Baroš 2009.jpg|thumbnail|Baroš posing for a team photo before an international match in 2009|alt=refer to caption]]
{{See also|List of international goals scored by Milan Baroš}}
{{See also|List of international goals scored by Milan Baroš}}
===Youth and early senior careers===
Baroš started representing the Czech Republic in 1997, at under-15 level.<ref name=jerabek/> Over the next three years he moved up to play at higher age groups, specifically under-16, 17 and 18.<ref name=jerabek/> Baroš played in the [[Football at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|2000 Olympic tournament]], making three appearances for the team.<ref name=jerabek/> He took part in two other major tournaments at junior level: the [[2000 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]], at which the Czech Republic placed second, and the [[2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]], which the Czech Republic won.<ref name=jerabek/>
[[File:Milan Baroš 2009.jpg|thumbnail|Baroš posing for a team photo before an international match in 2009|alt=refer to caption]]
Baroš represented various Czech Republic youth teams ranging from under-15 until under-18.<ref name=jerabek/> He played in the [[Football at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|2000 Summer Olympics]], making three appearances for the team.<ref name=jerabek/> Baroš took part in two other major tournaments at junior level: the [[2000 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]] where Czech Republic placed second, and the [[2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]], which the Czechs won.<ref name=jerabek/>

Baroš debuted for the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech senior squad]] on 25 April 2001 in a [[Exhibition game|friendly match]] against [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] whilst scoring his first goal as well.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Jakub|last=Nohavica|title=Video: "Bary" to měl na jaře dvacet let od debutu v reprezentaci. Jak se uvedl?|trans-title=Video: "Bary" had it twenty years since his debut in the national team in the spring. How did he introduce himself?|url=https://moravskoslezsky.denik.cz/fotbal_region/ostrava-fotbal-milan-baros-reprezentace-debut.html|website=[[Deník]]|date=28 October 2021|access-date=29 July 2024|language=cs}}</ref> He and national teammate [[Pavel Nedvěd]] were both shown the red card in a November 2001 qualification match for the following year's [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]], as the Czech Republic were eliminated by Belgium.<ref>{{cite web|first=Frantisek|last=Bouc|url=http://www.praguepost.cz/archivescontent/34264-hey-hey-goodbye.html|title=Hey, Hey, Goodbye|newspaper=The Prague Post|date=21 November 2001|access-date=16 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117054227/http://www.praguepost.cz/archivescontent/34264-hey-hey-goodbye.html|archive-date=17 January 2014}}</ref>

===UEFA Euro 2004===
At UEFA Euro 2004, Baroš scored the first goal for the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]] in their first game of the tournament, a come-from-behind 2–1 victory over [[Latvia national football team|Latvia]].<ref name=cnnlatvia>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/15/euro.czech/index.html|title=Baros strike sparks Czech comeback|website=CNN|date=16 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> With the goal he became the youngest goalscorer at the European Championships for the Czech Republic.<ref name=cnnlatvia/> His second goal of the tournament came against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]]; the Dutch team had taken a two-goal lead over the Czechs before [[Jan Koller]] scored from a Baroš pass.<ref name=bbchol>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2004/3787537.stm|title=Holland 2-3 Czech Rep|website=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=19 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš then scored before [[Vladimír Šmicer]] completed the scoring, as the Czechs won the game 3–2.<ref name=bbchol/> The third group match saw the Czech Republic make nine changes to their starting lineup, having already qualified for the quarter-finals.<ref name=cnngermany>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/23/euro.czech/index.html|title=Late Baros strike puts Germany out|work=CNN|date=23 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš appeared as a substitute and scored the winning goal, as opponents [[Germany national football team|Germany]] failed to advance to the next stage of the tournament.<ref name=cnngermany/> Baroš added two goals in two minutes of the second half of the Czechs' quarter-final win over [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/28/sports/soccer-european-championships-baros-puts-czechs-in-semifinals.html|title=Soccer {{!}} European Championships: Baros Puts Czechs in Semifinals|newspaper=The New York Times|date=28 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> and finished as the tournament's [[UEFA Euro 2004#Awards|Golden Boot]] winner with five goals.<ref>{{cite web|first=William|last=Johnson|title=Baros eyes move to Barcelona|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2384217/Baros-eyes-move-to-Barcelona.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2384217/Baros-eyes-move-to-Barcelona.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|date=6 August 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


===2006 FIFA World Cup===
Baroš made his first appearance for the senior national side on 25 April 2001 in a [[friendly match]] against [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]],<ref name=bbceuro2004profile>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2004/czech_rep/players_to_watch/default.stm|title=Milan Baros|work=BBC Sport|date=26 May 2004|access-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> scoring on his debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/news/story?id=304166&cc=5739|title=Baros: First goal was vital|work=ESPN|date=27 June 2004|access-date=16 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš and national teammate [[Pavel Nedvěd]] were both shown the red card in a November 2001 qualification match for the following year's [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]], as the Czech Republic were eliminated by Belgium.<ref>{{cite web|first=Frantisek|last=Bouc|url=http://www.praguepost.cz/archivescontent/34264-hey-hey-goodbye.html|title=HEY, HEY, GOODBYE|work=The Prague Post|date=21 November 2001|access-date=16 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140117054227/http://www.praguepost.cz/archivescontent/34264-hey-hey-goodbye.html|archive-date=17 January 2014}}</ref>
In [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|qualification for the 2006 World Cup]], Baroš scored five goals for his country, including four in consecutive matches in 2005.<ref name=rsssf-intgoals>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/baros-intlg.html |title=Milan Baros Goals in International Matches|website=RSSSF|date=5 September 2013 |access-date=19 November 2013}}</ref> An injury to his foot, picked up in a match on 3 June, kept him out of [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] games against the [[United States national men's soccer team|United States]] and [[Ghana national football team|Ghana]].<ref>{{Cite web|first=Pavla|last=Horáková|url=http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/news-2006-06-20|title=Baros may play for Czechs against Italy|website=[[Radio Prague]]|date=20 June 2006|access-date=11 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111104815/http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/news-2006-06-20|archive-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> He appeared in the Czechs' final group game against [[Italy national football team|Italy]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Italy vs. Czech Republic: Italy Sends Czechs Packing With 2-0 Win|url=http://www.spiegel.de/international/italy-vs-czech-republic-italy-sends-czechs-packing-with-2-0-win-a-423081.html|newspaper=[[Der Spiegel]]|date=22 June 2006|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> but appeared unfit and left the game after 64 minutes to be replaced by [[David Jarolím]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Jason|last=La Canfora|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/22/AR2006062200756.html|title=Limping Czechs Are Run Out|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|date=23 June 2006|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Andrew|last=Dampf|title=Italy eliminates Czech Republic with 2-0 win|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/worldcup/2006-06-22-italy-czech_x.htm|newspaper=USA Today|date=22 June 2006|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref>


===UEFA Euro 2008 and suspension===
At UEFA Euro 2004, Baroš scored the first goal for the [[Czech Republic national football team|Czech Republic]] in their first game of the tournament, a come-from-behind 2–1 victory over [[Latvia national football team|Latvia]].<ref name=cnnlatvia>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/15/euro.czech/index.html|title=Baros strike sparks Czech comeback|work=CNN|date=16 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> With the goal he became the youngest goalscorer at the European Championships for the Czech Republic.<ref name=cnnlatvia/> His second goal of the tournament came against the [[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]]; the Dutch team had taken a two-goal lead over the Czechs before [[Jan Koller]] scored from a Baroš pass.<ref name=bbchol>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2004/3787537.stm|title=Holland 2-3 Czech Rep|work=BBC|date=19 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš then scored before [[Vladimír Šmicer]] completed the scoring, as the Czechs won the game 3–2.<ref name=bbchol/> The third group match saw the Czech Republic make nine changes to their starting lineup, having already qualified for the quarter-finals.<ref name=cnngermany>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/23/euro.czech/index.html|title=Late Baros strike puts Germany out|work=CNN|date=23 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> Baroš appeared as a substitute and scored the winning goal, as opponents [[Germany national football team|Germany]] failed to advance to the next stage of the tournament.<ref name=cnngermany/> Baroš added two goals in two minutes of the second half of the Czechs' quarter-final win over [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/06/28/sports/soccer-european-championships-baros-puts-czechs-in-semifinals.html|title=SOCCER: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS; Baros Puts Czechs in Semifinals|work=The New York Times|date=28 June 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> and finished as the tournament's [[UEFA Euro 2004#Awards|Golden Boot]] winner with five goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2384217/Baros-eyes-move-to-Barcelona.html|title=Baros eyes move to Barcelona|work=The Telegraph|first=William|last=Johnson|date=6 August 2004|access-date=11 January 2014}}</ref>
In the run up to [[UEFA Euro 2008]], Baroš had not scored an international goal since March 2007.<ref name=portugal08/> He started the Czech Republic's second group game against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]], but Portugal won 3–1 and Baroš failed to score.<ref name=portugal08/> Jan Koller was preferred to Baroš in the starting lineup for the next match, against [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]].<ref name=turkey08>{{Cite news|title=Turkey v Czech Republic as it happened|publisher=Guardian|date=15 June 2008|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/jun/15/euro2008groupa.turkey|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref> Despite neither playing in the match nor even being on the pitch, Baroš suffered the indignity of receiving a [[Yellow card (sport)|yellow card]] during stoppage time at the end of the match.<ref name=turkey08/>


Baroš was banned indefinitely from playing for his national side in April 2009 after a breach of discipline, having attended a [[Bar (establishment)|bar]] late at night.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23673835-details/Czechs+ban+Hammer+after+late+night+out/article.do |title=Czechs ban Hammer after late night out|website=This is London|date=8 April 2009|access-date=8 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410084557/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23673835-details/Czechs%2Bban%2BHammer%2Bafter%2Blate%2Bnight%2Bout/article.do |archive-date=10 April 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, he was recalled to the national side after the appointment of [[Ivan Hašek]] as head coach.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Fotbalový kouč Hašek povolal na Belgii i hříšníky Baroše a Svěrkoše|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/fotbalovy-kouc-hasek-povolal-na-belgii-i-hrisniky-barose-a-sverkose-1pp-/fot_reprez.aspx?c=A090806_123254_fot_reprez_ot|newspaper=[[Mladá fronta Dnes]]|publisher=[[Mafra (company)|Mafra]]|date=6 August 2009|access-date=24 January 2014|language=cs}}</ref>
In [[2006 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|qualification for the 2006 World Cup]], Baroš scored five goals for his country, including four in consecutive matches in 2005.<ref name=rsssf-intgoals>{{cite web|url=http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/baros-intlg.html |title=Milan Baros - Goals in International Matches |publisher=Rsssf.com |date=5 September 2013 |access-date=19 November 2013}}</ref> An injury to his foot, picked up in a match on 3 June, kept him out of [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] games against the [[United States national men's soccer team|United States]] and [[Ghana national football team|Ghana]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Pavla|last=Horáková|url=http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/news-2006-06-20|title=Baros may play for Czechs against Italy|work=[[Radio Prague]]|date=20 June 2006|access-date=11 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111104815/http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/news-2006-06-20|archive-date=11 January 2014}}</ref> He did appear in the Czechs' final group game against [[Italy national football team|Italy]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spiegel.de/international/italy-vs-czech-republic-italy-sends-czechs-packing-with-2-0-win-a-423081.html|title=Italy vs Czech Republic: Italy Sends Czechs Packing With 2-0 Win|work=Der Spiegel|date=22 June 2006|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> but appeared unfit and left the game after 64 minutes to be replaced by [[David Jarolím]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Jason|last=La Canfora|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/22/AR2006062200756.html|title=Limping Czechs Are Run Out|work=The Washington Post|date=23 June 2006|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Dampf|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/worldcup/2006-06-22-italy-czech_x.htm|title=Italy eliminates Czech Republic with 2-0 win|work=USA Today|date=22 June 2006|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref>


===National team comeback and retirement===
In the run up to [[UEFA Euro 2008]], Baroš had not scored an international goal since March 2007.<ref name=portugal08/> He started the Czech Republic's second group game against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]], but Portugal won 3–1 and Baroš failed to score.<ref name=portugal08/> Jan Koller was preferred to Baroš in the starting lineup for the next match, against [[Turkey national football team|Turkey]].<ref name=turkey08>{{cite news| title=Turkey v Czech Republic - as it happened|publisher=Guardian|date=15 June 2008|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2008/jun/15/euro2008groupa.turkey|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref> Despite neither playing in the match nor even being on the pitch, Baroš suffered the indignity of receiving a [[Yellow card (sport)|yellow card]] during stoppage time at the end of the match.<ref name=turkey08/>
On 12 August 2009, Baroš marked his national team return with a goal from the penalty spot in the 3–1 home friendly victory against Belgium.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Czech Republic beats Belgium 3-1 in friendly|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-08-12-2451578677_x.htm|newspaper=USA Today|date=12 August 2009|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> The following month, Baroš scored a career high of four goals against [[San Marino national football team|San Marino]], in a [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 3|World Cup qualifier]] which the Czech Republic won 7–0.<ref name=4intgoals>{{Cite news|title=Hockey season starts, Hašek returns|url=http://www.praguepost.cz/sports/2262-hockey-season-starts-hašek-returns.html|newspaper=The Prague Post|date=16 September 2009|access-date=24 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130063132/http://www.praguepost.cz/sports/2262-hockey-season-starts-ha%C5%A1ek-returns.html|archive-date=30 January 2016}}</ref> By doing so, he became only the second player from the Czech Republic to score four goals in an international match.<ref name=4intgoals/>


Baroš was banned indefinitely from playing for his national side in April 2009 after a breach of discipline, having attended a [[bar (establishment)|bar]] late at night.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23673835-details/Czechs+ban+Hammer+after+late+night+out/article.do |title=Czechs ban Hammer after late night out |work=This is London |date=8 April 2009 |access-date=8 April 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410084557/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard-sport/article-23673835-details/Czechs%2Bban%2BHammer%2Bafter%2Blate%2Bnight%2Bout/article.do |archive-date=10 April 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, he was recalled to the national side after the appointment of [[Ivan Hašek]] as head coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/fotbalovy-kouc-hasek-povolal-na-belgii-i-hrisniky-barose-a-sverkose-1pp-/fot_reprez.aspx?c=A090806_123254_fot_reprez_ot|title=Fotbalový kouč Hašek povolal na Belgii i hříšníky Baroše a Svěrkoše|language=cs|work=Mladá fronta DNES|date=6 August 2009|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> On 12 August 2009, he marked his return to international duty with a goal from the penalty spot in the 3–1 home win against Belgium in a friendly match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/sports/soccer/2009-08-12-2451578677_x.htm|title=Czech Republic beats Belgium 3-1 in friendly|work=USA Today|date=12 August 2009|access-date=24 January 2014}}</ref> The following month, Baroš scored a career high of four goals against [[San Marino national football team|San Marino]], in a [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - UEFA Group 3|World Cup qualifier]] which the Czech Republic won 7–0.<ref name=4intgoals>{{cite web|url=http://www.praguepost.cz/sports/2262-hockey-season-starts-hašek-returns.html|title=Hockey season starts, Hašek returns|work=The Prague Post|date=16 September 2009|access-date=24 January 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160130063132/http://www.praguepost.cz/sports/2262-hockey-season-starts-ha%C5%A1ek-returns.html|archive-date=30 January 2016}}</ref> In doing so, he became only the second player from the Czech Republic to score four goals in an international match.<ref name=4intgoals/> He was selected as part of the squad for [[UEFA Euro 2012|Euro 2012]]. After the tournament, during which he failed to score, Baroš announced his retirement from international football, having scored a total of 41 international goals in 93 matches.<ref name=int-retirement>{{cite news |first=Petr|last=Šedivý|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/fotbalovy-utocnik-milan-baros-ukoncil-reprezentacni-karieru-ptv-/euro-2012.aspx?c=A120622_005001_euro-2012_pes|title=Baroš se rozloučil se spoluhráči a ukončil reprezentační kariéru|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=22 June 2012|access-date=22 June 2012}}</ref> His total of 41 international goals for his country is second only to strike partner Jan Koller, who holds the record with 55.<ref name=backtobanik/>
After the tournament, during which he failed to score, Baroš announced his retirement from international football, having scored a total of 41 international goals in 93 matches.<ref name=int-retirement>{{Cite news|first=Petr|last=Šedivý|url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/fotbalovy-utocnik-milan-baros-ukoncil-reprezentacni-karieru-ptv-/euro-2012.aspx?c=A120622_005001_euro-2012_pes|title=Baroš se rozloučil se spoluhráči a ukončil reprezentační kariéru|newspaper=Mladá fronta Dnes|publisher=Mafra|date=22 June 2012|access-date=22 June 2012|language=cs}}</ref> His total of 41 international goals for his country is second only to strike partner Jan Koller, who holds the record with 55.<ref name=backtobanik/>


==Style of play==
==Style of play==
Baroš gained the nickname "the Ostravan Maradona" in his native Czech Republic due to perceived similarities with the [[Diego Maradona|Argentine footballer of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Kenety|url=http://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/aston-villa-to-sign-on-czech-striker-milan-baros|title=Aston Villa to sign on Czech striker Milan Baros|work=[[Radio Prague]]|date=23 August 2005|access-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> He was noted particularly for being a quick player with good [[dribbling]] skill.<ref name=bbceuro2004profile/>
Baroš gained the nickname "the Ostravan Maradona" in his native Czech Republic due to perceived similarities with the [[Diego Maradona|Argentine footballer of the same name]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Brian|last=Kenety|url=http://www.radio.cz/en/section/curraffrs/aston-villa-to-sign-on-czech-striker-milan-baros|title=Aston Villa to sign on Czech striker Milan Baros|work=[[Radio Prague]]|date=23 August 2005|access-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> He was noted particularly for being a quick player with good [[dribbling]] skill.<ref name=bbceuro2004profile>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/euro_2004/czech_rep/players_to_watch/default.stm|title=Milan Baros|work=BBC Sport|date=26 May 2004|access-date=16 January 2014}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Baroš was born in the Czech town of [[Valašské Meziříčí]].<ref name=lcfinal03/> He grew up in the village of [[Vigantice]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://moravskoslezsky.denik.cz/fotbal_region/srdcar-baniku-milan-baros-na-vigantice-nedam-dopustit-20130301.html|title=Srdcař Baníku Milan Baroš: Na Vigantice nedám dopustit|language=cs|work=[[Deník]]|date=2 March 2013|access-date=11 March 2014}}</ref> In 2009, he married Tereza Franková,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Milan Baros gizlice evlendi|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/12196565.asp|language=tr|publisher=[[Hürriyet]]|date=2 August 2009|access-date=2 August 2009}}</ref> whom he started dating in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revue.idnes.cz/milan-baros-predstavil-pritelkyni-dt2-/sex.aspx?c=A051208_113133_sex_lf|title=Milan Baroš představil přítelkyni|language=cs|work=Mladá fronta DNES|date=8 December 2005|access-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> Their son Patrik was born on 1 September 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://revue.idnes.cz/fotbalistovi-milanu-barosovi-se-v-noci-narodil-syn-f8t-/sex.aspx?c=A090902_110706_sex_ved|title=Fotbalistovi Milanu Barošovi se v noci narodil syn|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=2 September 2009|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref>
Baroš was born in the Czech town of [[Valašské Meziříčí]].<ref name=lcfinal03/> He is of partial [[Vlachs|Vlach]] and [[Romani people|Romani]] descent.<ref>Kassimeris, Christos (2009). Anti-Racism in European Football: Fair Play for All. Lexington Books. p. 78. ISBN 9780739126110.</ref> He grew up in the village of [[Vigantice]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://moravskoslezsky.denik.cz/fotbal_region/srdcar-baniku-milan-baros-na-vigantice-nedam-dopustit-20130301.html|title=Srdcař Baníku Milan Baroš: Na Vigantice nedám dopustit|language=cs|work=[[Deník]]|date=2 March 2013|access-date=11 March 2014|last1=Uher |first1=Aleš |quote=V těle mu proudí valašská krev, na kterou je patřičně hrdý. [Vlach blood flows through his body, of which he is appropriately proud.]}}</ref> In 2009, he married Tereza Franková,<ref>{{Cite news|title=Milan Baros gizlice evlendi|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/12196565.asp|language=tr|publisher=[[Hürriyet]]|date=2 August 2009|access-date=2 August 2009}}</ref> whom he started dating in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://revue.idnes.cz/milan-baros-predstavil-pritelkyni-dt2-/sex.aspx?c=A051208_113133_sex_lf|title=Milan Baroš představil přítelkyni|language=cs|work=Mladá fronta DNES|date=8 December 2005|access-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> Their son Patrik was born on 1 September 2009.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://revue.idnes.cz/fotbalistovi-milanu-barosovi-se-v-noci-narodil-syn-f8t-/sex.aspx?c=A090902_110706_sex_ved|title=Fotbalistovi Milanu Barošovi se v noci narodil syn|language=cs|work=idnes.cz|publisher=Mladá fronta DNES|date=2 September 2009|access-date=16 February 2014}}</ref>


On 1 November 2007, Baroš was arrested in France while driving at {{convert|271|km/h|abbr=on}} in his black [[Ferrari F430]], on a freeway limited to {{convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}}. Stopped by [[French police]] between [[Lyon]] and [[Geneva]] in the region of [[Ain]], the local authorities said the radar reading of 271&nbsp;km/h was the fastest speed ever recorded in the region, surpassing the previous mark of {{convert|248|km/h|abbr=on}} set by a motorcyclist in 2000. As a result, Baroš had his car and licence confiscated and had to return to Lyon in a taxi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02112007/58/ligue-1-baros-caught-speeding-170mph.html |title=Ligue 1 – Baros caught speeding at {{convert|170|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} |publisher=Eurosport |date=2 November 2007 |access-date=26 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071104071653/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02112007/58/ligue-1-baros-caught-speeding-170mph.html |archive-date= 4 November 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
On 1 November 2007, Baroš was arrested in France while driving at {{convert|271|km/h|abbr=on}} in his black [[Ferrari F430]], on a freeway limited to {{convert|130|km/h|abbr=on}}. Stopped by [[French police]] between [[Lyon]] and [[Geneva]] in the region of [[Ain]], the local authorities said the radar reading of 271&nbsp;km/h was the fastest speed ever recorded in the region, surpassing the previous mark of {{convert|248|km/h|abbr=on}} set by a motorcyclist in 2000. As a result, Baroš had his car and licence confiscated and had to return to Lyon in a taxi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02112007/58/ligue-1-baros-caught-speeding-170mph.html |title=Ligue 1 – Baros caught speeding at {{convert|170|mi/h|km/h|abbr=on}} |publisher=Eurosport |date=2 November 2007 |access-date=26 January 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071104071653/http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/02112007/58/ligue-1-baros-caught-speeding-170mph.html |archive-date= 4 November 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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===International stats===
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{{anchor|List of international goals scored by Milan Baroš}}
{{anchor|List of international goals scored by Milan Baroš}}
Baroš made his debut opposed to [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] in April 2001,<ref>{{cite news |title=Speed is his forte |url=http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3046/stories/20071117503403100.htm |website=[[Sportstar]] |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Association|Press Association Sport]] |date=17 November 2007 |access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref> netting his first goal as the match ended in a 1–1 draw.<ref name="debutgoal">{{cite news |title=Remízu zachránil debutant Baroš |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/remizu-zachranil-debutant-baros-dab-/fot_reprez.aspx?c=A010425_223638_fot_reprez_min |website=iDNES.cz |publisher=[[Mladá fronta DNES]] |date=25 April 2001 |access-date=17 July 2016 |language=Czech}}</ref> Baroš has only scored a hat-trick once, which came against [[San Marino national football team|San Marino]] in a [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification]] match in September 2009,<ref name="hat-trick">{{cite news |title=Půl hodiny nic, pak řádil Baroš. Česko – San Marino 7:0 |url=http://www.tyden.cz/rubriky/sport/fotbal/reprezentace/pul-hodiny-nic-pak-radil-baros-cesko-san-marino-7-0_137959.html |website=[[Týden]] |date=9 September 2009 |access-date=17 July 2016 |language=Czech}}</ref> where he accomplished a career mark by scoring four times.
Baroš made his debut opposed to [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] in April 2001,<ref>{{cite news |title=Speed is his forte |url=http://www.sportstaronnet.com/tss3046/stories/20071117503403100.htm |website=[[Sportstar]] |publisher=[[The Hindu]] |agency=[[Press Association|Press Association Sport]] |date=17 November 2007 |access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref> netting his first goal as the match ended in a 1–1 draw.<ref name="debutgoal">{{cite news |title=Remízu zachránil debutant Baroš |url=http://fotbal.idnes.cz/remizu-zachranil-debutant-baros-dab-/fot_reprez.aspx?c=A010425_223638_fot_reprez_min |website=iDNES.cz |publisher=[[Mladá fronta DNES]] |date=25 April 2001 |access-date=17 July 2016 |language=Czech}}</ref> Baroš has only scored a hat-trick once, which came against [[San Marino national football team|San Marino]] in a [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification]] match in September 2009,<ref name="hat-trick">{{cite news |title=Půl hodiny nic, pak řádil Baroš. Česko – San Marino 7:0 |url=http://www.tyden.cz/rubriky/sport/fotbal/reprezentace/pul-hodiny-nic-pak-radil-baros-cesko-san-marino-7-0_137959.html |website=[[Týden]] |date=9 September 2009 |access-date=17 July 2016 |language=Czech}}</ref> where he accomplished a career mark by scoring four times.
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|style=text-align:left scope=row|[[FIFA World Cup]] tournaments{{efn|Includes the [[FIFA World Cup]] (one appearance in [[2006 FIFA World Cup|2006]]).<ref>{{Soccerbase season|24627|2005|name=Milan Baros|access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref>}}||1||0
|style=text-align:left scope=row|[[FIFA World Cup]] tournaments{{efn|Includes the [[FIFA World Cup]] (one appearance in [[2006 FIFA World Cup|2006]]).<ref>{{Soccerbase season|24627|2005|name=Milan Baros|access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref>}}||1||0
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|style=text-align:left scope=row|Other tournaments{{efn|Includes the [[Cyprus International Football Tournaments|Cyprus International Football Tournament]] (two appearances in 2002 and one appearance in [[2008 Cyprus Four Nations Football Tournament|2008]]).<ref name="czech_republic_statistics"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Polska pokonała Czechy 2:0! |url=http://sport.tvn24.pl/archiwum,133/polska-pokonala-czechy-2-0,48333.html |website=[[TVN24]] |date=6 February 2008 |access-date=17 July 2016 |language=Polish}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Karel |last=Stokkermans |url=http://www.rsssf.com/tablesc/cypr-intltourn08.html |title=Cyprus International Tournament 2008 |website=[[Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation]] |date=6 March 2009 |access-date=17 July 2016}}</ref>}}||3||0
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==Honours==
==Honours==

===Club===
'''Liverpool'''
'''Liverpool'''
*[[Football League Cup]]: [[2002–03 Football League Cup|2002–03]];<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/2811805.stm |title=Liverpool lift Worthington Cup |website=BBC Sport |date=2 March 2003 |access-date=27 March 2024}}</ref> runner-up [[2004–05 Football League Cup|2004–05]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Liverpool 2–3 Chelsea |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/4279679.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=27 February 2005 |access-date=8 June 2022}}</ref>
*[[EFL Cup|Football League Cup]]: [[2003 Football League Cup Final|2002–03]]
*[[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2005 UEFA Champions League Final|2004–05]]<ref name=baros-uefa>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=43545/profile/index.html|title=Milan Baroš|access-date=7 June 2013|work=UEFA}}</ref>
*[[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2004–05 UEFA Champions League|2004–05]]<ref name=baros-uefa>{{Cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/teamsandplayers/players/player=43545/profile/index.html|title=Milan Baroš|access-date=7 June 2013|work=UEFA}}</ref>


'''Olympique Lyon'''
'''Olympique Lyon'''
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'''Portsmouth'''
'''Portsmouth'''
*[[FA Cup]]: [[2008 FA Cup Final|2007–08]]<ref name=baros-uefa/>
*[[FA Cup]]: [[2007–08 FA Cup|2007–08]]<ref name=baros-uefa/>


'''Galatasaray'''
'''Galatasaray'''
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*[[Czech Cup]]: [[2015–16 Czech Cup|2015–16]]
*[[Czech Cup]]: [[2015–16 Czech Cup|2015–16]]


'''Czech Republic U21'''
===International===
*[[UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]]: [[2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2002]]<ref name=baros-uefa/>
'''Czech Republic Youth'''
* [[UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship]]: [[2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2002]]<ref name=baros-uefa/>

===Individual===
* [[UEFA European Championship awards#Golden Boot|UEFA European Championship Golden Boot]]: [[2004 UEFA Euro#Awards|2004]]<ref name=baros-uefa/>
* [[UEFA European Championship awards#Team of the Tournament|UEFA European Champions Team of the Tournament]]: 2004<ref name=baros-uefa/>
* [[Süper Lig Top Scorers|Süper Lig top scorer]]: [[2008–09 Süper Lig|2008–09]] ''(20 goals)''


'''Individual'''
==Notes==
*[[UEFA European Championship awards#Top goalscorer|UEFA European Championship Golden Boot]]: [[2004 UEFA Euro#Awards|2004]]<ref name=baros-uefa/>
:A. {{note|CS}} Appearance in the [[FA Community Shield]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Slick Arsenal win Shield |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/2182875.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=11 August 2002 |access-date=23 July 2013}}</ref>
*[[UEFA European Championship awards#Team of the Tournament|UEFA European Champions Team of the Tournament]]: 2004<ref name=baros-uefa/>
:B. {{note|TDC}} Appearance in the [[Trophée des Champions]].
:C. {{note|ELPO}} Appearance in the [[Czech First League]] [[UEFA Europa League|Europa League]] play-offs.


==References==
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Milan Baroš
Photograph of a player in a white football kit standing on grass
Baroš with Baník Ostrava in 2018
Personal information
Full name Milan Baroš[1]
Date of birth (1981-10-28) 28 October 1981 (age 43)[1]
Place of birth Valašské Meziříčí, Czechoslovakia
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2]
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1987–1991 Vigantice
1991–1993 Rožnov p. Radhoštěm
1993–1998 Baník Ostrava
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–2001 Baník Ostrava 76 (22)
2001–2005 Liverpool 68 (19)
2005–2007 Aston Villa 42 (9)
2007–2008 Lyon 24 (7)
2008Portsmouth (loan) 12 (0)
2008–2013 Galatasaray 93 (48)
2013 Baník Ostrava 12 (5)
2013–2014 Antalyaspor 13 (2)
2014–2015 Baník Ostrava 11 (2)
2015–2016 Mladá Boleslav 21 (6)
2016–2017 Slovan Liberec 24 (5)
2017–2020 Baník Ostrava 58 (16)
2020 FK Vigantice 8 (12)
Total 454 (141)
International career
1996–1997 Czech Republic U15 7 (3)
1997–1998 Czech Republic U16 5 (1)
1998 Czech Republic U17 4 (1)
1998–2000 Czech Republic U18 19 (5)
1999–2002 Czech Republic U21 19 (9)
2001–2012 Czech Republic 93 (41)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Czech Republic
UEFA European Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Portugal
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winner 2002 Switzerland
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Milan Baroš (Czech pronunciation: [ˈmɪlan ˈbaroʃ]; born 28 October 1981) is a Czech former professional footballer who played as a forward.

In 2005, he was part of the Liverpool team which won the UEFA Champions League. He went on to win Ligue 1 with Lyon in 2007, the FA Cup with Portsmouth in 2008 and the Süper Lig with Galatasaray in 2012. He also had spells with Baník Ostrava, where he started his career, and English club Aston Villa, and retired from professional football in 2020 following his fourth spell at Baník Ostrava.

Born in Valašské Meziříčí, Baroš represented the Czech Republic international team in 93 matches, scoring on 41 occasions. He won the Golden Boot as top scorer of the Euro 2004 tournament, where his nation reached the semi-finals. He went on to play in three more major international tournaments. His 41 goals for the Czech Republic is second behind only Jan Koller.

Club career

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Early career

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As a boy, Baroš played for youth clubs in Vigantice and Rožnov pod Radhoštěm before joining the youth team of Baník Ostrava at the age of 12.[3] In 1998, he made his debut for the club in the Czech First League, the top division of Czech football, becoming a regular over the next few seasons.[4] In 2000, he won the Talent of the Year award at the Czech Footballer of the Year awards.[5] He was described by the Czech News Agency in the 2000–01 season as "perhaps the biggest star of the [Czech] football league".[6] He played his last game for the club on 2 December 2001, in a 1–0 loss at Viktoria Žižkov.[7] During his time in Ostrava, he scored 23 league goals in 76 appearances.[7]

Liverpool

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Baroš joined Liverpool in July 2001 for an undisclosed fee and on a contract of undisclosed length; he joined compatriots Patrik Berger and Vladimír Šmicer at the club.[8] The BBC estimated his transfer fee as £3.2 million.[9] He did not move to England straight away due to delays in obtaining a work permit,[10] which was obtained in December.[11] He made his club debut in a UEFA Champions League tie away to Barcelona on 13 March 2002;[12] he played the last 16 minutes in place of Emile Heskey as the match finished goalless.[13] It was his only appearance of the 2001–02 season.[12]

In the 2002–03 season, Baroš scored twice on his Premiership debut away to Bolton Wanderers on 14 September 2002, as Liverpool won 3–2 away.[14] Baroš was a substitute in the 2003 Football League Cup Final against Manchester United. He entered the game in the second half, but did not play to the end of the game, being substituted himself a minute before the end of the game.[15] Liverpool won the game 2–0 to win the cup, the first major trophy of Baroš' career.[15] Towards the end of the season, he scored twice in a 6–0 away win over already-relegated West Bromwich Albion in April 2003.[16] He ended his first season in the Premiership with 12 goals for the club.

Baroš broke his ankle in a September 2003 match against Blackburn Rovers, a match which also saw teammate Jamie Carragher sustain a broken leg.[17] Baroš subsequently missed five months of football and scored just two goals in the 2003–04 season.[18] His first goal came in a league match against Leeds United in February 2004,[19] while his other goal was in March in a 1–1 Champions League draw against Marseille.[20] Baroš would later claim that had manager Gérard Houllier stayed at the club after the summer of 2004, he would have put in a transfer request.[18] As it was, Houllier left the club and was replaced by Rafael Benítez.[21]

Baroš entered the 2004–05 season having been the top goalscorer in the summer's Euro 2004[22] tournament. With Michael Owen and Emile Heskey having been sold and new signing Djibril Cissé out with a long-term injury, Baroš was now Liverpool's only senior striker.[22] Despite being the club's joint top scorer with 13 goals, including a hat-trick against Crystal Palace,[23] Spaniard Fernando Morientes was preferred to Baroš in Liverpool's starting lineup for the League Cup Final, a match they lost to Chelsea.[24] However, he did start the 2005 Champions League Final, being substituted after 85 minutes as the game finished 3–3 in normal time.[25] Liverpool went on to win the match on penalties. Baroš reportedly dropped the trophy during the team's celebration, leaving a dent, but Liverpool decided not to mend it because it "added to the character" of the trophy.[26] He finished the season with 13 goals, becoming the joint-top scorer for the club.[27] Baroš also received his first red card during the campaign, being sent off for a high challenge on Everton's Alan Stubbs in the Merseyside derby on 20 March.[28]

In June 2005, former manager Gérard Houllier, then with French club Lyon, made an approach to sign Baroš. The player rejected the approach,[29] but only made two substitute appearances for Liverpool in the 2005–06 season before leaving the club. He left Liverpool with league figures of 19 goals in 68 appearances.[30]

Aston Villa

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Baroš moved to Premiership side Aston Villa for a fee of £6.5 million in August 2005, signing a four-year contract.[27] He was given the number 10 shirt.[31] Just ten minutes into his Aston Villa debut, he scored the only goal in his new team's league victory over Blackburn.[32] He played a crucial role in Villa's League Cup second round victory against Wycombe Wanderers in September.[33] With Villa trailing 3–1 at half time, Baroš scored shortly after the beginning of the second half and won a penalty, which Gareth Barry converted.[33] He also provided the cross for Barry's second goal of the game as Villa scored seven goals in the second half, resulting in a final score of 8–3, their biggest win in over 40 years.[33] He set up the first Aston Villa goal in a November match against Sunderland in dubious circumstances; back-heeling the ball, which "looked to have gone out of play" to Aaron Hughes.[34] Hughes' pass found Kevin Phillips, who opened the scoring against his old club. He later scored a goal himself in the same game, which ended 3–1 to Villa.[34]

In the Boxing Day match against Everton, Baroš was involved thoroughly in the proceedings. He opened the scoring in the 35th minute, having handled the ball immediately beforehand.[35] This was not punished and the referee awarded a goal.[35] Baroš subsequently celebrated in front of the travelling Everton fans, making a gesture as if to listen to them.[36] A number of missiles from the crowd were subsequently thrown in Baroš' direction.[36] The goal was just his third in what Glenn Moore of The Independent described as "an indifferent season" for Baroš.[37] He went on to score his second goal of the game, and Villa's fourth, earning him man of the match honours.[37] Baroš scored twice in January 2006's fourth round FA Cup win against Port Vale,[38] and added another in the following round's 1–1 draw with Manchester City.[39] Late in the season, he scored two goals in the Second City derby against Birmingham City at Villa Park, marking his 11th and 12th goals of the season and winning another man of the match award.[40] He would score no further goals that season.

Baroš failed to score at the start of the 2006–07 season, leading new manager Martin O'Neill to challenge him in October to prove himself before the January transfer window.[41] He subsequently scored his first goal of the season in December 2006, eight months since scoring his last one, with a close-range equaliser against Sheffield United in a 2–2 draw.[42] Although he also managed to score for Aston Villa in a 2–1 loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup,[43] he left the club in January 2007, having scored just once in 17 league matches that season.[44]

Lyon

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On 22 January 2007, Baroš signed with French side Lyon, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract and reuniting with former manager Gérard Houllier from his time at Liverpool.[45] The deal swapped Baroš with Lyon striker John Carew, who joined Aston Villa on a three-and-a-half-year deal.[46] Just two days after joining the club, he made his Lyon debut in a league match against Bordeaux. He appeared as a substitute, as league leaders Lyon lost 2–1 for their first home defeat of the season.[47] Baroš took part in that year's Champions League, featuring as a substitute in a 0–0 draw in Rome against Roma.[48] He played no further part in that season's Champions League campaign, as he remained on the bench in the return leg as Lyon were eliminated.[49]

In May 2007, Baroš was accused of making a racist gesture towards his Cameroonian opponent Stéphane Mbia during Lyon's match against Rennes on 18 April.[50] After having been fouled by Mbia several times, Baroš held his nose in front of Mbia and waved his hand as if to waft away an unpleasant smell.[50] In the ensuing controversy, Baroš insisted that his gesture was not intended to be racist in any way, and he was only trying to tell Mbia to get out of his face and leave him alone.[50] Baroš and Mbia were brought before an official disciplinary hearing of the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP), which ruled that Baroš was innocent of racist behaviour, but he was nevertheless suspended for the remaining three games of the season for unsportsmanlike conduct.[50] The end of the season saw Lyon win the league title, but nonetheless manager Houllier left the club.[51]

Baroš scored in Lyon's opening game of the 2007–08 season as his club won 2–0 against Auxerre.[52] However, he played significantly less under new manager Alain Perrin, making just six starts and scoring a total of three league goals.[53] In mid-November, Baroš revealed a break down in his relationship with Perrin and hinted at a move to another club.[54]

Portsmouth

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Baroš joined Premier League side Portsmouth on loan from Lyon in January 2008 until the end of the season, with the option of making the move permanent at the end of the loan.[53] Baroš played a significant role in the club winning the 2008 FA Cup. He won Portsmouth's match-winning penalty kick in the quarter-final at Manchester United and assisted Nwankwo Kanu's deciding goal in the semi-final match against West Bromwich Albion with a suspected handball that went unnoticed by both the referee and his assistant.[55][56] The final match of Baroš' loan spell was the 2008 FA Cup Final victory over Cardiff City at Wembley Stadium, where he appeared as an 87th-minute substitute for Kanu.[57] By the end of the season, Baroš had played 16 matches for Portsmouth, including seven as a substitute, although he failed to score.[57] He was one of a number of Portsmouth players to be absent at the team parade after the club won the FA Cup, leading to speculation he could have played his last game for the club.[58] At the end of the season, Baroš returned to Lyon.[59]

Galatasaray

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Baroš playing for Galatasaray in 2011

In August 2008, Baroš joined Turkish champions Galatasaray from Lyon for a fee of €4.7 million.[59][60] He made his first appearance against Kayserispor, playing the last 15 minutes. Baroš scored his first two goals for the club in the UEFA Cup first round, first leg game against Bellinzona.[61] Three days later, in his first league start, he once again scored two goals against Kocaelispor, with Galatasaray going on to win the match 4–1.[62] On 21 December 2008, Baroš scored a hat-trick in the 4–2 Süper Lig derby win against Beşiktaş, converting two penalties and scoring one from open play.[63] He scored another hat-trick later in the season against Hacettepe.[64] He finished the 2008–09 season as the Süper Lig top scorer with 20 goals.[65]

Baroš scored his first goal of the 2009–10 season in his third league game when he scored twice in a 4–1 win against Kayserispor.[66] His next two goals came on 13 September where Galatasaray played rivals Beşiktaş. Galatasaray won the match 3–0, with Baroš scoring his third and fourth goals of the season.[67] He scored a total of five times in ten matches before breaking his left foot in two places after a tackle by Emre Belözoğlu in the Fenerbahçe–Galatasaray derby on 25 October 2009.[68] He returned to action four and a half months later on 14 March 2010 for a game against Ankaragücü, scoring a goal on his comeback.[69] During the season, he scored his third hat-trick for the club in a match against Diyarbakirspor.[64] He finished the season with league figures of 11 goals in 17 matches.[70]

In August 2010, a week before the start of the 2010–11 Süper Lig, he extended his contract with Galatasaray for two seasons, keeping him contracted to the club until the end of the 2012–13 season.[70] Although he had been injured during pre-season training,[70] Baroš appeared as a substitute in his club's UEFA Europa League qualification match against Karpaty Lviv, scoring twice as Galatasaray returned from 2–0 down to draw the match.[71] At the end of September, he scored his fourth hat-trick for the club against Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor, although he failed to complete the game due to an injury.[64] He scored two more goals in a 4–2 loss against Ankaragücü on 17 October, but was injured again.[72] Baroš was suspended for three matches in March 2011 after insulting referee Fırat Aydınus in a match against Beşiktaş.[73] By the end of the season, Baroš had appeared in 17 league games and scored 9 goals.[74]

Galatasaray started the 2011–12 season well and were top of the league in January, having won eight consecutive league matches.[75] Baroš did not start a match for his club for four weeks,[76] but scored an important goal against Samsunspor in the eighth match of the streak.[75] The club won a ninth-straight game, with Baroš scoring his seventh goal of the season, in the 5–1 win against Kardemir Karabükspor, although he left the game with an injury.[77] He returned from injury in a February match against Antalyaspor, coming on as a substitute, but was on the field of play just 15 minutes before receiving a red card.[78] His dismissal resulted in a three-match suspension.[79] Baroš scored his last goal for the club in April 2012 in the last match of the regular season against Manisaspor.[80]

In 2012, Baroš was told by then-coach Fatih Terim that he would not play for the club any more.[81] He played no competitive football after Euro 2012 and finally left the club in February 2013.[7]

Return to Baník Ostrava

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On 18 February 2013, Czech club Baník Ostrava announced that Baroš had rejoined the club where he started his career, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract.[82] Under the terms of the contract, his salary was donated to support the youth club of the team.[7] Having not played a competitive match since 21 June of the previous year,[7] he played his first match of the season on 23 February, coming on as a substitute in the 0–0 home draw with Dynamo České Budějovice.[83] He scored a hat-trick in Ostrava's 3–0 league victory against Hradec Králové on 9 March 2013, his first hat-trick in the top flight of Czech football.[84]

Antalyaspor

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On 16 July 2013, Baroš agreed a one-year contract with Turkish club Antalyaspor.[85] He made his club debut in August, appearing as a substitute in a 0–0 Süper Lig draw against Kayseri Erciyesspor.[86] He scored his first goal for Antalyaspor against Bursaspor in August, then his second against Rizespor in October.[87] He suffered damage to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in December 2013, ruling him out of action for the rest of the season. Baroš returned to the Czech Republic for treatment in January 2014.[88]

Return to the Czech league

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24 September 2014 saw Baroš re-join Ostrava; he signed a contract until the end of the 2014–15 season.[89] Following the end of the 2014–15 season, Baroš left Ostrava and signed a two-year contract with Mladá Boleslav.[90] Following the end of the 2015–16 season, Baroš left Mladá Boleslav and signed a two-year contract with Slovan Liberec.[91] He only spent one of the two years at Liberec before returning to Baník Ostrava in 2017.[92] On 3 July 2020, 38-year-old Baroš announced that he would retire from professional football at the end of the Czech season, due to persistent injuries.[93]

International career

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Youth and early senior careers

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Baroš posing for a team photo before an international match in 2009

Baroš represented various Czech Republic youth teams ranging from under-15 until under-18.[4] He played in the 2000 Summer Olympics, making three appearances for the team.[4] Baroš took part in two other major tournaments at junior level: the 2000 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship where Czech Republic placed second, and the 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, which the Czechs won.[4]

Baroš debuted for the Czech senior squad on 25 April 2001 in a friendly match against Belgium whilst scoring his first goal as well.[94] He and national teammate Pavel Nedvěd were both shown the red card in a November 2001 qualification match for the following year's World Cup, as the Czech Republic were eliminated by Belgium.[95]

UEFA Euro 2004

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At UEFA Euro 2004, Baroš scored the first goal for the Czech Republic in their first game of the tournament, a come-from-behind 2–1 victory over Latvia.[96] With the goal he became the youngest goalscorer at the European Championships for the Czech Republic.[96] His second goal of the tournament came against the Netherlands; the Dutch team had taken a two-goal lead over the Czechs before Jan Koller scored from a Baroš pass.[97] Baroš then scored before Vladimír Šmicer completed the scoring, as the Czechs won the game 3–2.[97] The third group match saw the Czech Republic make nine changes to their starting lineup, having already qualified for the quarter-finals.[98] Baroš appeared as a substitute and scored the winning goal, as opponents Germany failed to advance to the next stage of the tournament.[98] Baroš added two goals in two minutes of the second half of the Czechs' quarter-final win over Denmark,[99] and finished as the tournament's Golden Boot winner with five goals.[100]

2006 FIFA World Cup

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In qualification for the 2006 World Cup, Baroš scored five goals for his country, including four in consecutive matches in 2005.[101] An injury to his foot, picked up in a match on 3 June, kept him out of 2006 FIFA World Cup games against the United States and Ghana.[102] He appeared in the Czechs' final group game against Italy,[103] but appeared unfit and left the game after 64 minutes to be replaced by David Jarolím.[104][105]

UEFA Euro 2008 and suspension

[edit]

In the run up to UEFA Euro 2008, Baroš had not scored an international goal since March 2007.[30] He started the Czech Republic's second group game against Portugal, but Portugal won 3–1 and Baroš failed to score.[30] Jan Koller was preferred to Baroš in the starting lineup for the next match, against Turkey.[106] Despite neither playing in the match nor even being on the pitch, Baroš suffered the indignity of receiving a yellow card during stoppage time at the end of the match.[106]

Baroš was banned indefinitely from playing for his national side in April 2009 after a breach of discipline, having attended a bar late at night.[107] However, he was recalled to the national side after the appointment of Ivan Hašek as head coach.[108]

National team comeback and retirement

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On 12 August 2009, Baroš marked his national team return with a goal from the penalty spot in the 3–1 home friendly victory against Belgium.[109] The following month, Baroš scored a career high of four goals against San Marino, in a World Cup qualifier which the Czech Republic won 7–0.[110] By doing so, he became only the second player from the Czech Republic to score four goals in an international match.[110]

After the tournament, during which he failed to score, Baroš announced his retirement from international football, having scored a total of 41 international goals in 93 matches.[111] His total of 41 international goals for his country is second only to strike partner Jan Koller, who holds the record with 55.[7]

Style of play

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Baroš gained the nickname "the Ostravan Maradona" in his native Czech Republic due to perceived similarities with the Argentine footballer of the same name.[112] He was noted particularly for being a quick player with good dribbling skill.[113]

Personal life

[edit]

Baroš was born in the Czech town of Valašské Meziříčí.[15] He is of partial Vlach and Romani descent.[114] He grew up in the village of Vigantice.[115] In 2009, he married Tereza Franková,[116] whom he started dating in 2005.[117] Their son Patrik was born on 1 September 2009.[118]

On 1 November 2007, Baroš was arrested in France while driving at 271 km/h (168 mph) in his black Ferrari F430, on a freeway limited to 130 km/h (81 mph). Stopped by French police between Lyon and Geneva in the region of Ain, the local authorities said the radar reading of 271 km/h was the fastest speed ever recorded in the region, surpassing the previous mark of 248 km/h (154 mph) set by a motorcyclist in 2000. As a result, Baroš had his car and licence confiscated and had to return to Lyon in a taxi.[119]

Career statistics

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Club

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Source: League matches;[120]
Cup and League Cup matches;[121]
Liverpool European matches;[122]
European club matches from 2006[74]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Baník Ostrava 1998–99 Czech First League 6 0 0 0 6 0
1999–2000 Czech First League 29 6 2 1 29 6
2000–01 Czech First League 26 5 2 0 26 5
2001–02 Czech First League 15 11 0 0 15 11
Total 76 22 4 1 76 23
Liverpool 2001–02 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2002–03 Premier League 27 9 1 0 4 2 9 1 1[c] 0 42 12
2003–04 Premier League 13 1 1 0 0 0 4[d] 1 18 2
2004–05 Premier League 26 9 1 0 4 2 14[e] 2 45 13
2005–06 Premier League 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Total 68 19 3 0 8 4 28 4 1 0 108 27
Aston Villa 2005–06 Premier League 25 8 3 3 2 1 30 12
2006–07 Premier League 17 1 1 1 3 0 21 2
Total 42 9 4 4 5 1 51 14
Lyon 2006–07 Ligue 1 12 4 0 0 1 0 1[e] 0 0 0 14 4
2007–08 Ligue 1 12 3 1 0 1 0 3[e] 0 1[f] 0 18 3
2008–09 Ligue 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1[f] 0 1 0
Total 24 7 1 0 2 0 4 0 2 0 33 7
Portsmouth (loan) 2007–08 Premier League 12 0 4 0 0 0 16 0
Galatasaray 2008–09 Süper Lig 31 20 3 1 9 5 43 26
2009–10 Süper Lig 17 11 0 0 6[g] 5 23 16
2010–11 Süper Lig 17 9 2 0 2[g] 2 21 11
2011–12 Süper Lig 28 8 1 0 29 8
Total 93 48 6 1 17 12 116 61
Baník Ostrava 2012–13 Czech First League 12 5 0 0 12 5
Antalyaspor 2013–14 Süper Lig 13 2 3 2 16 4
Baník Ostrava 2014–15 Czech First League 11 2 0 0 11 2
FK Mladá Boleslav 2015–16 Czech First League 21 6 3 3 0 0 24 9
Slovan Liberec 2016–17 Czech First League 24 5 0 0 5 1 29 6
Baník Ostrava 2017–18 Czech First League 25 9 2 1 27 10
2018–19 Czech First League 16 6 1 1 1[h] 0 18 7
2019–20 Czech First League 17 1 2 2 19 3
Total 58 16 5 4 1 0 64 20
Career total 454 141 33 15 15 5 54 17 4 0 556 177
  1. ^ Includes Czech Cup, FA Cup, Coupe de France, Turkish Cup
  2. ^ Includes Football League Cup, Coupe de la Ligue
  3. ^ Appearance in FA Community Shield
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Cup
  5. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  6. ^ a b Appearance in Trophée des Champions
  7. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  8. ^ Appearance in Czech First League UEFA Europa League play-offs

International

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Baroš made his debut opposed to Belgium in April 2001,[123] netting his first goal as the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[124] Baroš has only scored a hat-trick once, which came against San Marino in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match in September 2009,[125] where he accomplished a career mark by scoring four times.

Czech Republic score listed first, score column indicates score after each Baroš goal. Updated as of final match played 21 June 2012.[126]
List of international goals scored by Milan Baroš
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition Ref
1 25 April 2001 Letná Stadium, Prague, Czech Republic 1  Belgium 1–1 1–1 Friendly [124]
2 6 June 2001 Na Stínadlech, Teplice, Czech Republic 2  Northern Ireland 3–1 3–1 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification [127]
3 5 September 2001 5  Malta 3–2 3–2 [128]
4 6 October 2001 Letná Stadium, Prague, Czech Republic 6  Bulgaria 3–0 6–0 [129]
5 6 September 2002 12  FR Yugoslavia 5–0 Friendly [130]
6 5–0
7 16 October 2002 Na Stínadlech, Teplice, Czech Republic 13  Belarus 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying [131]
8 20 November 2002 14  Sweden 3–2 3–3 Friendly [132]
9 12 February 2003 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France 15  France 2–0 2–0 [133]
10 30 April 2003 Na Stínadlech, Teplice, Czech Republic 18  Turkey 4–0 4–0 [134]
11 6 September 2003 Dinamo Stadium, Minsk, Belarus 20  Belarus 2–1 3–1 UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying [135]
12 10 September 2003 Toyota Arena, Prague, Czech Republic 21  Netherlands 3–1 3–1 [136]
13 31 March 2004 Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Republic of Ireland 22  Republic of Ireland 1–1 1–2 Friendly [137]
14 2 June 2004 Toyota Arena, Prague, Czech Republic 24  Bulgaria 1–0 3–1 [138]
15 6 June 2004 Na Stínadlech, Teplice, Czech Republic 25  Estonia 1–0 2–0 [139]
16 2–0
17 15 June 2004 Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal 26  Latvia 1–1 2–1 UEFA Euro 2004 [140]
18 19 June 2004 27  Netherlands 2–2 3–2 [141]
19 23 June 2004 Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal 28  Germany 2–1 2–1 [142]
20 27 June 2004 Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal 29  Denmark 2–0 3–0 [143]
21 3–0
22 26 March 2005 Na Stínadlech, Teplice, Czech Republic 36  Finland 1–0 4–3 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification [144]
23 30 March 2005 Estadi Comunal d'Aixovall, Andorra la Vella, Andorra 37  Andorra 2–0 4–0 [145]
24 4 June 2005 Stadion u Nisy, Liberec, Czech Republic 38 5–1 8–1 [146]
25 8 June 2005 Na Stínadlech, Teplice, Czech Republic 39  Macedonia 6–1 6–1 [147]
26 7 September 2005 Andrův stadion, Olomouc, Czech Republic 42  Armenia 3–0 4–1 [148]
27 26 May 2006 Tivoli-Neu, Innsbruck, Austria 47  Saudi Arabia 1–0 2–0 Friendly [149]
28 7 October 2006 Stadion u Nisy, Liberec, Czech Republic 51  San Marino 3–0 7–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying [150]
29 7–0
30 15 November 2006 Toyota Arena, Prague, Czech Republic 53  Denmark 1–1 1–1 Friendly [151]
31 24 March 2007 55  Germany 1–2 1–2 UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying [152]
32 20 August 2008 Wembley Stadium, London, England 66  England 1–0 2–2 Friendly [153]
33 12 August 2009 Na Stínadlech, Teplice, Czech Republic 74  Belgium 2–1 3–1 [154]
34 5 September 2009 Tehelné pole, Bratislava, Slovakia 75  Slovakia 2–2 2–2 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification [155]
35 9 September 2009 Městský fotbalový stadion, Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic 76  San Marino 1–0 7–0 [125]
36 2–0
37 3–0
38 5–0
39 29 March 2011 Stadion Střelecký ostrov, České Budějovice, Czech Republic 81  Liechtenstein 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying [156]
40 29 February 2012 Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland 87  Republic of Ireland 1–1 Friendly [157]
41 26 May 2012 Profertil Arena, Hartberg, Austria 88  Israel 2–1 [158]
Source:[120][101][162]
Czech Republic
Year Apps Goals
2001 8 4
2002 6 4
2003 7 4
2004 13 9
2005 11 5
2006 8 4
2007 8 1
2008 9 1
2009 8 6
2010 1 0
2011 7 1
2012 7 2
Total 93 41

Honours

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Liverpool

Olympique Lyon

Portsmouth

Galatasaray

Mladá Boleslav

Czech Republic U21

Individual

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  1. ^ Includes the FIFA World Cup (one appearance in 2006).[159]
  2. ^ Includes the Cyprus International Football Tournament (two appearances in 2002 and one appearance in 2008).[126][160][161]
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